1960 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1960 Volvo 120
To start off, both 1960 Morgan Plus 4 and 1960 Volvo 120 were released in the same year (1960). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 41 more horse power than 1960 Volvo 120. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1960 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Volvo 120 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1960 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, 1960 Morgan Plus 4 (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Volvo 120. (116 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1960 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Morgan Plus 4 | 1960 Volvo 120 | |
Make | Morgan | Volvo |
Model | Plus 4 | 120 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2610 mm |