1985 Honda Prelude vs. 1960 Morgan 4

To start off, 1985 Honda Prelude is newer by 25 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 1,829 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Honda Prelude (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1960 Morgan 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1960 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Honda Prelude weights approximately 295 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.

Because 1960 Morgan 4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Morgan 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Honda Prelude, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1985 Honda Prelude (156 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Morgan 4. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1985 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Morgan 4.

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