1972 Morgan 4 vs. 1993 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1993 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1972 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1972 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Morgan Plus 4 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1972 Morgan 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, 1993 Morgan Plus 4 (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Morgan 4 | 1993 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | Morgan | Morgan |
| Model | 4 | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2500 mm |
