1948 Morris Six vs. 1977 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1977 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Morris Six would be higher. At 2,215 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Morris Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Mazda Cosmo (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1948 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1948 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Morris Six weights approximately 134 kg more than 1977 Mazda Cosmo.
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, 1977 Mazda Cosmo (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Morris Six. (135 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1977 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Morris Six. 1977 Mazda Cosmo has automatic transmission and 1948 Morris Six has manual transmission. 1948 Morris Six will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Mazda Cosmo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Morris Six | 1977 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Morris | Mazda |
Model | Six | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1948 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2215 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1224 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 65 L |