1959 Morgan 4 vs. 2007 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2007 Toyota Hilux is newer by 48 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 2,492 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Hilux (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1959 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 1959 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 880 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, 2007 Toyota Hilux (200 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morgan 4. (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Morgan 4 | 2007 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Morgan | Toyota |
| Model | 4 | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3090 mm |
