2000 Morgan 4 vs. 1969 Opel Rekord
To start off, 2000 Morgan 4 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Rekord 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 53 more horse power than 1969 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Rekord weights approximately 210 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 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Morgan 4 | 1969 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Morgan | Opel |
Model | 4 | Rekord |
Year Released | 2000 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 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 | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |