1999 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1956 Talbot 2500
To start off, 1999 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Talbot 2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Talbot 2500 would be higher. At 2,491 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Talbot 2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1956 Talbot 2500. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1956 Talbot 2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Talbot 2500 weights approximately 80 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, 1956 Talbot 2500 (196 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Morgan Plus 4. (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1956 Talbot 2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Morgan Plus 4 | 1956 Talbot 2500 | |
| Make | Morgan | Talbot |
| Model | Plus 4 | 2500 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1956 |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2510 mm |
