1955 Moretti 1200 vs. 1955 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, both 1955 Moretti 1200 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 45 more horse power than 1955 Moretti 1200. (51 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1955 Moretti 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Moretti 1200 weights approximately 144 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 Moretti 1200 | 1955 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | Moretti | Morgan |
| Model | 1200 | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1208 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2440 mm |
