1995 Morgan 4 vs. 1970 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1995 Morgan 4 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1970 Opel Rekord. (66 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Rekord weights approximately 185 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Morgan 4 | 1970 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Morgan | Opel |
| Model | 4 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2680 mm |
