1959 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1964 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1964 Toyota Crown is newer by 5 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 2,599 cc, 1964 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Morgan Plus 4 (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Toyota Crown weights approximately 550 kg more than 1959 Morgan Plus 4.
Let's talk about torque, 1964 Toyota Crown (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morgan Plus 4. (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Morgan Plus 4 | 1964 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Morgan | Toyota |
| Model | Plus 4 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2599 cc |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2750 mm |
