1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus vs. 1958 Morris Cowley
To start off, 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morris Cowley. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morris Cowley would be higher. At 2,138 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (104 HP) has 51 more horse power than 1958 Morris Cowley. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Morris Cowley weights approximately 295 kg more than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus.
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, 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Cowley. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Cowley.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | 1958 Morris Cowley | |
| Make | Morgan | Morris |
| Model | Plus 4 Plus | Cowley |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2138 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3350 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2440 mm |
