1959 Morgan 4 vs. 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 5,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1959 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1959 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 1085 kg more than 1959 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, 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morgan 4. (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morgan 4. 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 1959 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1959 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Morgan 4 | 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | Morgan | Oldsmobile |
Model | 4 | Toronado |
Year Released | 1959 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 5030 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 33 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2910 mm |