1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus vs. 1959 Morgan 4
To start off, 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 2,138 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (104 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1959 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus should accelerate faster than 1959 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus weights approximately 175 kg more than 1959 Morgan 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 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morgan 4. (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | 1959 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Morgan | Morgan |
| Model | Plus 4 Plus | 4 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2138 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3350 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2450 mm |
