1966 Morris Minor vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1979 Toyota Crown is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Crown (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1966 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1966 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Crown weights approximately 556 kg more than 1966 Morris Minor. 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, 1979 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Morris Minor | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Morris | Toyota |
Model | Minor | Crown |
Year Released | 1966 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |