1999 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1965 Simca 1000
To start off, 1999 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1965 Simca 1000. (51 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1965 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Morgan Plus 4 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1965 Simca 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Simca 1000. (73 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Morgan Plus 4 | 1965 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Morgan | Simca |
| Model | Plus 4 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2230 mm |
