1971 Morgan 4 vs. 1981 Morgan 4
To start off, 1981 Morgan 4 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Morgan 4 (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1971 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1971 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Morgan 4 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1971 Morgan 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Morgan 4 (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Morgan 4. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Morgan 4 | 1981 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Morgan | Morgan |
Model | 4 | 4 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2450 mm |