1980 Morgan 4 vs. 1966 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1980 Morgan 4 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Opel Rekord (89 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1980 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1980 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Opel Rekord weights approximately 405 kg more than 1980 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, 1966 Opel Rekord (149 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1966 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Morgan 4 | 1966 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Morgan | Opel |
Model | 4 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1980 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1065 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 |