1972 Fiat 124 vs. 1952 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1972 Fiat 124 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 124 (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1952 Morgan Plus 4. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1952 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 124 weights approximately 204 kg more than 1952 Morgan Plus 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, both vehicles can yield 152 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 124 | 1952 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Fiat | Morgan |
Model | 124 | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1747 cc | 2088 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 762 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2440 mm |