2004 Morgan 4 vs. 1967 Volvo 120
To start off, 2004 Morgan 4 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Morgan 4 (112 HP) has 45 more horse power than 1967 Volvo 120. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1967 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Volvo 120 weights approximately 134 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Volvo 120. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2004 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Morgan 4 | 1967 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Morgan | Volvo |
| Model | 4 | 120 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1014 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
