1960 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1991 Morgan 4
To start off, 1991 Morgan 4 is newer by 31 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, 1991 Morgan 4 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1960 Morgan Plus 4. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1960 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Morgan 4 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1960 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, 1960 Morgan Plus 4 (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1960 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Morgan Plus 4 | 1991 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Morgan | Morgan |
| Model | Plus 4 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2450 mm |
