1985 Morgan 4 vs. 1978 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1985 Morgan 4 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Morgan 4 (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1978 Opel Rekord. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Rekord weights approximately 430 kg more than 1985 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, 1985 Morgan 4 (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Rekord. (126 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Morgan 4 | 1978 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Morgan | Opel |
Model | 4 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1985 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 132 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2690 mm |