1974 Morgan 4 vs. 1979 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 1979 Toyota Mark II is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Mark II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Mark II (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1974 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Mark II should accelerate faster than 1974 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Mark II weights approximately 540 kg more than 1974 Morgan 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Toyota Mark II (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Morgan 4. (136 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Mark II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Morgan 4 | 1979 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | Morgan | Toyota |
| Model | 4 | Mark II |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2590 mm |
