1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus vs. 1990 Morgan 4
To start off, 1990 Morgan 4 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus would be higher. At 2,138 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 104 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Morgan 4 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1964 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, 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | 1990 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Morgan | Morgan |
| Model | Plus 4 Plus | 4 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2138 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3350 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2450 mm |
