1960 Morgan 4 vs. 1978 Toyota Corona

To start off, 1978 Toyota Corona is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Corona (86 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1960 Morgan 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1960 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Corona weights approximately 292 kg more than 1960 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, 1978 Toyota Corona (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Morgan 4. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Morgan 4. 1978 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1960 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1960 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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