1989 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1968 Morris Minor
To start off, 1989 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1968 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1968 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Morgan Plus 4 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1968 Morris Minor. 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, 1989 Morgan Plus 4 (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Morgan Plus 4 | 1968 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Morgan | Morris |
| Model | Plus 4 | Minor |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2190 mm |
