1968 Mazda Cosmo vs. 1993 Morgan 4
To start off, 1993 Morgan 4 is newer by 25 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, 1993 Morgan 4 (104 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Cosmo. (94 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 75 kg more than 1993 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, 1993 Morgan 4 (135 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Cosmo. (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 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 | 1993 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Mazda | Morgan |
| Model | Cosmo | 4 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1964 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 104 HP |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 50 L |
