1990 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 2006 SSC Aero
To start off, 2006 SSC Aero is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 SSC Aero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 SSC Aero (1,062 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 925 more horse power than 1990 Morgan Plus 4. (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 SSC Aero should accelerate faster than 1990 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 SSC Aero weights approximately 373 kg more than 1990 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, 2006 SSC Aero (1,357 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 1179 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Morgan Plus 4. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 SSC Aero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Morgan Plus 4 | 2006 SSC Aero | |
| Make | Morgan | SSC |
| Model | Plus 4 | Aero |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 1062 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 1357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1293 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1090 mm |
