1981 Morgan 4 vs. 1963 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1981 Morgan 4 is newer by 18 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 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Morgan 4 (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1963 Opel Rekord. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 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 145 kg more than 1981 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, 1981 Morgan 4 (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Opel Rekord. (108 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1981 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Morgan 4 | 1963 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Morgan | Opel |
Model | 4 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1981 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1487 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 132 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 825 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 |