1978 Morgan 4 vs. 1963 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1978 Morgan 4 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Morgan 4 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1963 Opel Rekord. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1963 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Opel Rekord weights approximately 310 kg more than 1978 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, 1978 Morgan 4 (136 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Opel Rekord. (108 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1978 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Morgan 4 | 1963 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Morgan | Opel |
Model | 4 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1978 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1487 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2650 mm |