1968 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1950 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA is newer by 18 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, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1950 Morgan Plus 4. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1950 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA weights approximately 28 kg more than 1950 Morgan Plus 4. 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, 1950 Morgan Plus 4 (152 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. (140 Nm). This means 1950 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1950 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Morgan |
Model | GTA | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1950 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2088 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 152 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 762 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2440 mm |