1973 Morgan 4 vs. 1964 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1973 Morgan 4 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Morgan 4 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Corona. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Toyota Corona weights approximately 285 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 Morgan 4 (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Corona. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1973 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Morgan 4 | 1964 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Morgan | Toyota |
Model | 4 | Corona |
Year Released | 1973 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2430 mm |