2005 Morgan 44 vs. 1977 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2005 Morgan 44 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Morgan 44 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Crown. (103 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Morgan 44 should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Crown weights approximately 250 kg more than 2005 Morgan 44.
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 44 (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Morgan 44 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Morgan 44 | 1977 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Morgan | Toyota |
Model | 44 | Crown |
Year Released | 2005 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1788 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 103 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |