1978 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1988 Morgan 4
To start off, 1988 Morgan 4 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 De Tomaso Deauville (297 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1988 Morgan 4. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1988 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 1070 kg more than 1988 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, 1978 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Morgan 4. (162 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1978 De Tomaso Deauville | 1988 Morgan 4 | |
Make | De Tomaso | Morgan |
Model | Deauville | 4 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2450 mm |