2005 Morgan 4 vs. 1975 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2005 Morgan 4 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Crown weights approximately 476 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Morgan 4 (161 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Morgan 4 | 1975 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Morgan | Toyota |
| Model | 4 | Crown |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1975 |
| 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 | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 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 | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
