1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus
To start off, 1970 AMC Gremlin is newer by 7 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 4,228 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 AMC Gremlin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 AMC Gremlin (110 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. (104 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 AMC Gremlin should accelerate faster than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 AMC Gremlin weights approximately 351 kg more than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. 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, 1970 AMC Gremlin (265 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Gremlin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Gremlin | 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | |
| Make | AMC | Morgan |
| Model | Gremlin | Plus 4 Plus |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4228 cc | 2138 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3350 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2450 mm |
