1967 Morris Traveller vs. 1972 Toyota Century
To start off, 1972 Toyota Century is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Morris Traveller. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Morris Traveller would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Toyota Century (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1967 Morris Traveller. (57 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1967 Morris Traveller. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Toyota Century weights approximately 845 kg more than 1967 Morris Traveller. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 Toyota Century is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Toyota Century. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1967 Morris Traveller, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1972 Toyota Century (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Morris Traveller. (95 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Morris Traveller.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Morris Traveller | 1972 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Morris | Toyota |
| Model | Traveller | Century |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2870 mm |
