1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus vs. 1975 Triumph Toledo
To start off, 1975 Triumph Toledo is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus would be higher. At 2,138 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (104 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1975 Triumph Toledo. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus should accelerate faster than 1975 Triumph Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Triumph Toledo weights approximately 60 kg more than 1965 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, 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Triumph Toledo. (95 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Triumph Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | 1975 Triumph Toledo | |
Make | Morgan | Triumph |
Model | Plus 4 Plus | Toledo |
Year Released | 1965 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2138 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 95 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 | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2460 mm |