1952 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1966 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1966 Opel Rekord is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 57 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Opel Rekord weights approximately 328 kg more than 1952 Morgan Plus 4.
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, 1952 Morgan Plus 4 (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1952 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Morgan Plus 4 | 1966 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Morgan | Opel |
Model | Plus 4 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1952 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2088 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2670 mm |