1980 Daihatsu Delta vs. 1967 Morgan 4
To start off, 1980 Daihatsu Delta is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Daihatsu Delta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Daihatsu Delta (92 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1967 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Daihatsu Delta should accelerate faster than 1967 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Daihatsu Delta weights approximately 425 kg more than 1967 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, 1980 Daihatsu Delta (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1980 Daihatsu Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Daihatsu Delta | 1967 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Morgan |
| Model | Delta | 4 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1770 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2450 mm |
