2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 1986 Morgan 4
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1986 Morgan 4. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1986 Morgan 4.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Morgan 4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Morgan 4. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover Defender | 1986 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Morgan |
| Model | Defender | 4 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2450 mm |
