1959 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1986 Volvo 740
To start off, 1986 Volvo 740 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Volvo 740 (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1959 Morgan Plus 4. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Volvo 740 should accelerate faster than 1959 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Volvo 740 weights approximately 505 kg more than 1959 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, 1986 Volvo 740 (239 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morgan Plus 4. (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Volvo 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Morgan Plus 4 | 1986 Volvo 740 | |
Make | Morgan | Volvo |
Model | Plus 4 | 740 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 239 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2780 mm |