1982 Maserati 420 vs. 1960 Morgan 4
To start off, 1982 Maserati 420 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Maserati 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Maserati 420 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1960 Morgan 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1960 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Maserati 420 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1960 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, 1982 Maserati 420 (308 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Morgan 4. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1982 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Maserati 420 | 1960 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Maserati | Morgan |
| Model | 420 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2490 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2450 mm |
