1999 Morgan 4 vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, 1999 Morgan 4 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 66.
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, 1999 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Morgan 4 | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Morgan | Volvo |
Model | 4 | 66 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1550 mm |