1999 Mahindra CL vs. 1959 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1999 Mahindra CL is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,523 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mahindra CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Morgan Plus 4 (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1999 Mahindra CL. (62 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1999 Mahindra CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mahindra CL weights approximately 405 kg more than 1959 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, both vehicles can yield 165 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mahindra CL | 1959 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | Mahindra | Morgan |
| Model | CL | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2523 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2440 mm |
