1998 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1958 Morris Cowley
To start off, 1998 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morris Cowley. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morris Cowley would be higher. At 1,992 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP) has 84 more horse power than 1958 Morris Cowley. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Morris Cowley weights approximately 200 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Morgan Plus 4 (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Cowley. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Cowley.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Morgan Plus 4 | 1958 Morris Cowley | |
| Make | Morgan | Morris |
| Model | Plus 4 | Cowley |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1992 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2440 mm |
