1979 Morgan 4 vs. 1969 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1979 Morgan 4 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Morgan 4 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1969 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Rekord weights approximately 365 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 Morgan 4 (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Rekord. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Morgan 4 | 1969 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Morgan | Opel |
Model | 4 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1979 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2670 mm |