1988 Morgan 4 vs. 1969 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1988 Morgan 4 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,831 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Morgan 4 (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Corona. (95 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Toyota Corona weights approximately 125 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Morgan 4 (162 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Corona. (143 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Morgan 4 | 1969 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Morgan | Toyota |
| Model | 4 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1831 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2740 mm |
