1962 AC Aceca vs. 1960 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1962 AC Aceca is newer by 2 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 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 AC Aceca (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1960 Morgan Plus 4. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 AC Aceca 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 34 kg more than 1962 AC Aceca.
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, 1962 AC Aceca (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Morgan Plus 4. (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1962 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
1962 AC Aceca | 1960 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | AC | Morgan |
Model | Aceca | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2553 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2440 mm |