2005 Morgan 4 vs. 1965 Porsche 904
To start off, 2005 Morgan 4 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Porsche 904. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Porsche 904 would be higher. At 1,966 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Porsche 904 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Porsche 904 (177 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2005 Morgan 4. (113 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Porsche 904 should accelerate faster than 2005 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Morgan 4 weights approximately 271 kg more than 1965 Porsche 904.
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.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Morgan 4 | 1965 Porsche 904 | |
Make | Morgan | Porsche |
Model | 4 | 904 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 699 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 61 L |