2000 Morgan 4 vs. 1968 Opel GT
To start off, 2000 Morgan 4 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel GT would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Opel GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1968 Opel GT. (88 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Opel GT weights approximately 90 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel GT. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Morgan 4 | 1968 Opel GT | |
| Make | Morgan | Opel |
| Model | 4 | GT |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
