1999 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1964 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1999 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 2,604 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1964 Opel Rekord. (100 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1964 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Opel Rekord weights approximately 115 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, 1964 Opel Rekord (185 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Morgan Plus 4. (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1964 Opel Rekord 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 | 1964 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Morgan | Opel |
| Model | Plus 4 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2650 mm |
