1999 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1953 Morris Six
To start off, 1999 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Morris Six would be higher. At 2,215 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Morris Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1953 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1953 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Morris Six weights approximately 300 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Morgan Plus 4 (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Morris Six. (133 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1999 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Morris Six.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Morgan Plus 4 | 1953 Morris Six | |
| Make | Morgan | Morris |
| Model | Plus 4 | Six |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2215 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2800 mm |
