1968 Mazda 1000 vs. 1974 Morgan 4
To start off, 1974 Morgan 4 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mazda 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mazda 1000 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Morgan 4 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1968 Mazda 1000. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mazda 1000 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 Morgan 4 (136 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda 1000. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mazda 1000 | 1974 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Mazda | Morgan |
Model | 1000 | 4 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1168 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2450 mm |