1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus vs. 1969 ZIL 114
To start off, 1969 ZIL 114 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus would be higher. At 7,962 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 ZIL 114 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 ZIL 114 (254 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. (104 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 ZIL 114 should accelerate faster than 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 ZIL 114 weights approximately 2350 kg more than 1965 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, 1969 ZIL 114 (580 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 406 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM). This means 1969 ZIL 114 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | 1969 ZIL 114 | |
| Make | Morgan | ZIL |
| Model | Plus 4 Plus | 114 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2138 cc | 7962 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3350 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 3175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 6300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3770 mm |
