1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus vs. 1966 Volvo 120
To start off, 1966 Volvo 120 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus 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 37 more horse power than 1966 Volvo 120. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus should accelerate faster than 1966 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Volvo 120 weights approximately 185 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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Volvo 120. (145 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | 1966 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Morgan | Volvo |
| Model | Plus 4 Plus | 120 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2138 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3350 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2610 mm |
