1990 Morgan 4 vs. 1970 Morgan 4
To start off, 1990 Morgan 4 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Morgan 4 would be higher. Both 1990 Morgan 4 and 1970 Morgan 4 are equipped with a 1,597 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Morgan 4 (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1970 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1970 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Morgan 4 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 Morgan 4 (136 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Morgan 4. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Morgan 4 | 1970 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Morgan | Morgan |
Model | 4 | 4 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 132 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2450 mm |