1992 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1967 Simca 1501
To start off, 1992 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Simca 1501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Simca 1501 would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1967 Simca 1501. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1967 Simca 1501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Simca 1501 weights approximately 98 kg more than 1992 Morgan Plus 4.
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 Morgan Plus 4 (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Simca 1501. (120 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Simca 1501.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Morgan Plus 4 | 1967 Simca 1501 | |
| Make | Morgan | Simca |
| Model | Plus 4 | 1501 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1018 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2550 mm |
