1967 Austin A 60 vs. 1993 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1993 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Austin A 60 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP) has 77 more horse power than 1967 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Austin A 60 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1993 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. Let's talk about torque, 1993 Morgan Plus 4 (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Austin A 60 | 1993 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | Austin | Morgan |
| Model | A 60 | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 137 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2500 mm |
