1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus
To start off, 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1500 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) has 24 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (80 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1965 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, 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 1500 | 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | |
Make | Fiat | Morgan |
Model | 1500 | Plus 4 Plus |
Year Released | 1959 | 1965 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 2138 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 104 HP |
Torque | 104 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3350 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2450 mm |