2000 Morgan 4 vs. 1969 Morgan 4
To start off, 2000 Morgan 4 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1969 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1969 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Morgan 4 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1969 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, 2000 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Morgan 4 | 1969 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Morgan | Morgan |
| Model | 4 | 4 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2450 mm |
