1968 Mazda Cosmo vs. 1971 Morgan 4
To start off, 1971 Morgan 4 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mazda Cosmo would be higher. At 1,964 cc, 1968 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mazda Cosmo (94 HP) has 9 more horse power than 1971 Morgan 4. (85 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1971 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 280 kg more than 1971 Morgan 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1971 Morgan 4 (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Cosmo. (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mazda Cosmo | 1971 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Mazda | Morgan |
Model | Cosmo | 4 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1964 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 85 HP |
Torque | 133 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2450 mm |