1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus vs. 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. (104 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 1047 kg more than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. 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, 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari (319 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM). This means 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus has manual transmission. 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Morgan | Pontiac |
Model | Plus 4 Plus | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1963 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2138 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 319 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3350 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1872 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2950 mm |