1955 Abarth 207 vs. 1955 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, both 1955 Abarth 207 and 1955 Morgan Plus 4 were released in the same year (1955). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Morgan Plus 4 (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1955 Abarth 207. (78 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1955 Abarth 207. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Abarth 207 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1955 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.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Abarth 207 | 1955 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Abarth | Morgan |
Model | 207 | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1270 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2440 mm |