1984 Morgan 4 vs. 1960 Morgan 4
To start off, 1984 Morgan 4 is newer by 24 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Morgan 4 (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1960 Morgan 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1960 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Morgan 4 weights approximately 145 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, 1984 Morgan 4 (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Morgan 4. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1984 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Morgan 4 | 1960 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Morgan | Morgan |
Model | 4 | 4 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 132 Nm | 72 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2450 mm |