1968 Austin A 60 vs. 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus
To start off, 1968 Austin A 60 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus would be higher. At 2,138 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (104 HP) has 44 more horse power than 1968 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus should accelerate faster than 1968 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Austin A 60 weights approximately 297 kg more than 1964 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, 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Austin A 60 | 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | |
Make | Austin | Morgan |
Model | A 60 | Plus 4 Plus |
Year Released | 1968 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 2138 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 104 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3350 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2450 mm |