1953 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1956 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1956 Opel Rekord is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Morgan Plus 4 (57 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1956 Opel Rekord. (44 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1956 Opel Rekord.
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:
| 1953 Morgan Plus 4 | 1956 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Morgan | Opel |
| Model | Plus 4 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2088 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1630 mm |
