1972 Morgan 4 vs. 1989 Volvo 760
To start off, 1989 Volvo 760 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 2,314 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Volvo 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Volvo 760 (163 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1972 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Volvo 760 should accelerate faster than 1972 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Volvo 760 weights approximately 802 kg more than 1972 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, 1989 Volvo 760 (263 Nm @ 3450 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1989 Volvo 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Morgan 4 | 1989 Volvo 760 | |
| Make | Morgan | Volvo |
| Model | 4 | 760 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2314 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 263 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3450 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1462 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2780 mm |
