1956 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus
To start off, 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,138 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (104 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1956 Morgan Plus 4. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus should accelerate faster than 1956 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus weights approximately 63 kg more than 1956 Morgan Plus 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morgan Plus 4. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Morgan Plus 4 | 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | |
| Make | Morgan | Morgan |
| Model | Plus 4 | Plus 4 Plus |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2087 cc | 2138 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3350 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2450 mm |
