1980 Mitsubishi Debonair vs. 1961 Morgan 4
To start off, 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 2,554 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair (111 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1961 Morgan 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair should accelerate faster than 1961 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair weights approximately 710 kg more than 1961 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 Mitsubishi Debonair (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Morgan 4. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Morgan 4. 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair has automatic transmission and 1961 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1961 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Mitsubishi Debonair | 1961 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Morgan |
Model | Debonair | 4 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2554 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 72 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2450 mm |