1996 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1996 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,189 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Corona weights approximately 245 kg more than 1996 Morgan Plus 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, 1996 Morgan Plus 4 (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (163 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Morgan Plus 4 | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Morgan | Toyota |
| Model | Plus 4 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2530 mm |
