1999 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1979 Volvo 66
To start off, 1999 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Volvo 66 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 81 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1979 Volvo 66.
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 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volvo 66. 1979 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1999 Morgan Plus 4 has manual transmission. 1999 Morgan Plus 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Morgan Plus 4 | 1979 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Morgan | Volvo |
Model | Plus 4 | 66 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1550 mm |