1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus vs. 1978 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1978 Opel Rekord is newer by 15 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 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (104 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1978 Opel Rekord. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Rekord weights approximately 430 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 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Rekord. (126 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | 1978 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Morgan | Opel |
| Model | Plus 4 Plus | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2138 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3350 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2690 mm |
