1950 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus
To start off, 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,138 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (104 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus should accelerate faster than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 280 kg more than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus.
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, 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (127 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Lancia Aurelia | 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | |
| Make | Lancia | Morgan |
| Model | Aurelia | Plus 4 Plus |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 2138 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3350 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2450 mm |
