1992 Marcos Mantula vs. 1952 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1992 Marcos Mantula is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 3,945 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Marcos Mantula is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Marcos Mantula (173 HP @ 4550 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1952 Morgan Plus 4. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Marcos Mantula should accelerate faster than 1952 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Marcos Mantula weights approximately 128 kg more than 1952 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, 1992 Marcos Mantula (291 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Morgan Plus 4. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1992 Marcos Mantula will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Marcos Mantula | 1952 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | Marcos | Morgan |
| Model | Mantula | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3945 cc | 2088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4550 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 291 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2440 mm |
