1994 Morgan 4 vs. 1968 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1994 Morgan 4 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,239 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1968 Opel Commodore. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Opel Commodore weights approximately 294 kg more than 1994 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, 1994 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Commodore. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1994 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Morgan 4 | 1968 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Morgan | Opel |
| Model | 4 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2239 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1176 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
