1994 Morgan 4 vs. 1986 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1994 Morgan 4 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Crown. (97 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Crown weights approximately 300 kg more than 1994 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, 1994 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Crown. 1986 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1994 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1994 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Morgan 4 | 1986 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Morgan | Toyota |
| Model | 4 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2700 mm |
