1965 Abarth OT vs. 1956 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1965 Abarth OT is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,087 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Abarth OT (60 HP) has 3 more horse power than 1956 Morgan Plus 4. (57 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Abarth OT should accelerate faster than 1956 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Morgan Plus 4 weights approximately 37 kg more than 1965 Abarth OT.
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, 1956 Morgan Plus 4 (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth OT. (81 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1956 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Abarth OT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Abarth OT | 1956 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | Abarth | Morgan |
| Model | OT | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1956 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 2087 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 57 HP |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2440 mm |
