1985 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1977 Rover 2600

To start off, 1985 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Rover 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Rover 2600 would be higher. At 2,596 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Rover 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Rover 2600 (136 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1985 Morgan Plus 4. (120 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Rover 2600 should accelerate faster than 1985 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Rover 2600 weights approximately 428 kg more than 1985 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. 1977 Rover 2600 has automatic transmission and 1985 Morgan Plus 4 has manual transmission. 1985 Morgan Plus 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Rover 2600 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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