1997 Morgan 4 vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1997 Morgan 4 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,253 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Corona weights approximately 240 kg more than 1997 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, 1975 Toyota Corona (166 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Morgan 4. (161 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1975 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Morgan 4 | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Morgan | Toyota |
Model | 4 | Corona |
Year Released | 1997 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2253 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2590 mm |