1950 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1963 Porsche 718
To start off, 1963 Porsche 718 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Porsche 718 (146 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1950 Morgan Plus 4. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Porsche 718 should accelerate faster than 1950 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Morgan Plus 4 weights approximately 172 kg more than 1963 Porsche 718.
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:
| 1950 Morgan Plus 4 | 1963 Porsche 718 | |
| Make | Morgan | Porsche |
| Model | Plus 4 | 718 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2088 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2110 mm |
