1950 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1980 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1980 Triumph TR7 is newer by 30 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, 1980 Triumph TR7 (104 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1950 Morgan Plus 4. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Triumph TR7 should accelerate faster than 1950 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Triumph TR7 weights approximately 283 kg more than 1950 Morgan Plus 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1980 Triumph TR7 (161 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morgan Plus 4. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 Triumph TR7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Morgan Plus 4 | 1980 Triumph TR7 | |
Make | Morgan | Triumph |
Model | Plus 4 | TR7 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1980 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2088 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2170 mm |