1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus vs. 1966 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1966 Toyota Crown is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus would be higher. At 2,599 cc, 1966 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (104 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Toyota Crown weights approximately 550 kg more than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus.
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, 1966 Toyota Crown (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM). This means 1966 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | 1966 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Morgan | Toyota |
Model | Plus 4 Plus | Crown |
Year Released | 1963 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2138 cc | 2599 cc |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3350 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2750 mm |