1972 Morgan 4 vs. 1979 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corona is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Morgan 4 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corona. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Corona weights approximately 390 kg more than 1972 Morgan 4.
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, 1972 Morgan 4 (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corona. (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corona. 1979 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1972 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1972 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Morgan 4 | 1979 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Morgan | Toyota |
Model | 4 | Corona |
Year Released | 1972 | 1979 |
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 | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2530 mm |