2004 GMC Safari vs. 1959 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 2004 GMC Safari is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 GMC Safari (191 HP) has 91 more horse power than 1959 Morgan Plus 4. (100 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1959 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Safari weights approximately 968 kg more than 1959 Morgan Plus 4. 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, 2004 GMC Safari (339 Nm) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morgan Plus 4. (165 Nm). This means 2004 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 GMC Safari | 1959 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | GMC | Morgan |
| Model | Safari | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 100 HP |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1793 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2440 mm |
