2008 Lancia Musa vs. 1979 Morgan 4

To start off, 2008 Lancia Musa is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lancia Musa (94 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1979 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lancia Musa should accelerate faster than 1979 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lancia Musa weights approximately 570 kg more than 1979 Morgan 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1979 Morgan 4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Morgan 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Lancia Musa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1979 Morgan 4 (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lancia Musa. (128 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1979 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lancia Musa.

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