1952 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1976 Triumph Toledo
To start off, 1976 Triumph Toledo is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 57 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Triumph Toledo weights approximately 123 kg more than 1952 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, 1952 Morgan Plus 4 (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Triumph Toledo. (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1952 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Triumph Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Morgan Plus 4 | 1976 Triumph Toledo | |
| Make | Morgan | Triumph |
| Model | Plus 4 | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2088 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2460 mm |
