1955 Morgan 4 vs. 1974 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1974 Toyota Corona is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 2,253 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Toyota Corona (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1955 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1955 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Corona weights approximately 560 kg more than 1955 Morgan 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, 1974 Toyota Corona (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morgan 4. (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1974 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Morgan 4 | 1974 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Morgan | Toyota |
| Model | 4 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2253 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2590 mm |
