1967 Morgan 4 vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1981 Toyota Celica is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Celica (107 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1967 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1967 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Celica weights approximately 450 kg more than 1967 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, 1981 Toyota Celica (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Morgan 4 | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Morgan | Toyota |
Model | 4 | Celica |
Year Released | 1967 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2510 mm |