1974 Morgan 4 vs. 2007 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2007 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 33 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 2,693 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1974 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1974 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, 2007 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Morgan 4. (136 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Morgan 4 | 2007 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Morgan | Toyota |
| Model | 4 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2693 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3250 mm |
