1962 Cadillac 62 vs. 1960 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1962 Cadillac 62 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 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Cadillac 62 (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1960 Morgan Plus 4. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1960 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 1315 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, 1962 Cadillac 62 (582 Nm) has 417 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Morgan Plus 4. (165 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Cadillac 62 | 1960 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Cadillac | Morgan |
Model | 62 | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 582 Nm | 165 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2140 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2440 mm |