1956 MG MGA vs. 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus
To start off, 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 MG MGA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 MG MGA would be higher. At 2,138 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (104 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1956 MG MGA. (71 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus should accelerate faster than 1956 MG MGA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 MG MGA weights approximately 75 kg more than 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus.
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, 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 MG MGA. (104 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 MG MGA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 MG MGA | 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | |
| Make | MG | Morgan |
| Model | MGA | Plus 4 Plus |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2138 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3350 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2450 mm |
