1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus vs. 1978 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 1978 Toyota Mark II is newer by 13 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, 1978 Toyota Mark II (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. (104 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Mark II should accelerate faster than 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Mark II weights approximately 370 kg more than 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Mark II. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Mark II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | 1978 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | Morgan | Toyota |
| Model | Plus 4 Plus | Mark II |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2138 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3350 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2590 mm |
