1988 Buick Electra vs. 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus
To start off, 1988 Buick Electra is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Buick Electra (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. (104 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Buick Electra weights approximately 750 kg more than 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Buick Electra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1988 Buick Electra (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. 1988 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus has manual transmission. 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Electra | 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | |
| Make | Buick | Morgan |
| Model | Electra | Plus 4 Plus |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2138 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3350 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2450 mm |
