1960 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1964 Porsche 904
To start off, 1964 Porsche 904 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Porsche 904 (155 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1960 Morgan Plus 4. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Porsche 904 should accelerate faster than 1960 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Morgan Plus 4 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1964 Porsche 904.
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, 1964 Porsche 904 (169 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Morgan Plus 4. (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Porsche 904 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Morgan Plus 4 | 1964 Porsche 904 | |
Make | Morgan | Porsche |
Model | Plus 4 | 904 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1964 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6900 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2310 mm |