1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus vs. 1984 Pontiac Fiero
To start off, 1984 Pontiac Fiero is newer by 21 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 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Pontiac Fiero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (104 HP) has 12 more horse power than 1984 Pontiac Fiero. (92 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus should accelerate faster than 1984 Pontiac Fiero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Pontiac Fiero weights approximately 441 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, 1984 Pontiac Fiero (182 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. (174 Nm). This means 1984 Pontiac Fiero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. 1984 Pontiac Fiero 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. 1984 Pontiac Fiero will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | 1984 Pontiac Fiero | |
| Make | Morgan | Pontiac |
| Model | Plus 4 Plus | Fiero |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2138 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 92 HP |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2380 mm |
