1972 Fiat 850 vs. 1956 Morgan 4
To start off, 1972 Fiat 850 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,171 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 850 (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1956 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 850 should accelerate faster than 1956 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, 1956 Morgan 4 (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1956 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 850 | 1956 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Fiat | Morgan |
Model | 850 | 4 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 1171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 73 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2450 mm |