1989 Morgan 4 vs. 1966 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1989 Morgan 4 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Morgan 4 (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1966 Opel Rekord. (57 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1966 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Opel Rekord weights approximately 265 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Morgan 4 (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Morgan 4 | 1966 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Morgan | Opel |
| Model | 4 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
