1960 Holden FC vs. 1957 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1960 Holden FC is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,165 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Holden FC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Morgan Plus 4 (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1960 Holden FC. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1960 Holden FC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Holden FC weights approximately 140 kg more than 1957 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. Let's talk about torque, 1957 Morgan Plus 4 (166 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Holden FC. (150 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1957 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Holden FC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Holden FC | 1957 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | Holden | Morgan |
| Model | FC | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2165 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2440 mm |
