1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus
To start off, 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 (130 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. (104 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 575 kg more than 1966 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, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Morgan |
Model | 2600 | Plus 4 Plus |
Year Released | 1965 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 2138 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3350 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2450 mm |