1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus vs. 1965 Triumph Spitfire
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 Triumph Spitfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Triumph Spitfire would be higher. At 2,138 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (104 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1965 Triumph Spitfire. (66 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus should accelerate faster than 1965 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus weights approximately 100 kg more than 1965 Triumph Spitfire. 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, 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Triumph Spitfire. (94 Nm @ 3760 RPM). This means 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | 1965 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Morgan | Triumph |
| Model | Plus 4 Plus | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2138 cc | 1147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3350 RPM | 3760 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2140 mm |
