1960 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1959 Morgan 4
To start off, 1960 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Morgan Plus 4 (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1959 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1959 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Morgan Plus 4 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1959 Morgan 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, 1960 Morgan Plus 4 (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morgan 4. (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1960 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Morgan Plus 4 | 1959 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Morgan | Morgan |
Model | Plus 4 | 4 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 73 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2450 mm |