1977 Lancia Scorpion vs. 1951 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1977 Lancia Scorpion is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Lancia Scorpion (79 HP) has 22 more horse power than 1951 Morgan Plus 4. (57 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Lancia Scorpion should accelerate faster than 1951 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Lancia Scorpion weights approximately 313 kg more than 1951 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, 1951 Morgan Plus 4 (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Lancia Scorpion. (121 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1951 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Lancia Scorpion.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Lancia Scorpion | 1951 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Lancia | Morgan |
Model | Scorpion | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1756 cc | 2088 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 57 HP |
Torque | 121 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 762 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2440 mm |