1967 MG MGB vs. 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus
To start off, 1967 MG MGB is newer by 2 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 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 7 more horse power than 1967 MG MGB. (97 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus should accelerate faster than 1967 MG MGB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 MG MGB weights approximately 57 kg more than 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus.
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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 MG MGB. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 MG MGB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 MG MGB | 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | |
| Make | MG | Morgan |
| Model | MGB | Plus 4 Plus |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 2138 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3350 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2450 mm |
