1972 Fiat 125 vs. 1985 Morgan 4
To start off, 1985 Morgan 4 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Morgan 4 (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 125 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1985 Morgan 4.
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, 1985 Morgan 4 (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 125.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 125 | 1985 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Fiat | Morgan |
Model | 125 | 4 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2450 mm |