1967 Morgan 4 vs. 1950 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1967 Morgan 4 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Morgan 4 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1950 Morgan Plus 4. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1950 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Morgan Plus 4 weights approximately 102 kg more than 1967 Morgan 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, 1950 Morgan Plus 4 (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1950 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Morgan 4 | 1950 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | Morgan | Morgan |
| Model | 4 | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2440 mm |
