1968 Holden Monaro vs. 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus
To start off, 1968 Holden Monaro is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus would be higher. At 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (104 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1968 Holden Monaro. (101 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Monaro.
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, 1968 Holden Monaro (213 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Holden Monaro | 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | |
Make | Holden | Morgan |
Model | Monaro | Plus 4 Plus |
Year Released | 1968 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2638 cc | 2138 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 213 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3350 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2450 mm |