1966 Checker Town vs. 1989 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1989 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Checker Town. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Checker Town would be higher. At 3,766 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Checker Town is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1966 Checker Town. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1966 Checker Town. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Checker Town weights approximately 800 kg more than 1989 Morgan Plus 4.
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. 1966 Checker Town has automatic transmission and 1989 Morgan Plus 4 has manual transmission. 1989 Morgan Plus 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1966 Checker Town will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Checker Town | 1989 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Checker | Morgan |
Model | Town | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3766 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2500 mm |