1965 Maserati Mexico vs. 1993 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1993 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Maserati Mexico. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Maserati Mexico would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Maserati Mexico is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Maserati Mexico (257 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1993 Morgan Plus 4. (137 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Maserati Mexico should accelerate faster than 1993 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Maserati Mexico weights approximately 530 kg more than 1993 Morgan Plus 4. 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 Maserati Mexico (366 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Morgan Plus 4. (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1965 Maserati Mexico will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Maserati Mexico | 1993 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Maserati | Morgan |
Model | Mexico | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4136 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 257 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2500 mm |