1968 Mazda Familia vs. 1953 Morris Minor
To start off, 1968 Mazda Familia is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Morris Minor would be higher. At 985 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Mazda Familia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mazda Familia (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1953 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1953 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Morris Minor weights approximately 35 kg more than 1968 Mazda Familia.
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, 1968 Mazda Familia (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Mazda Familia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mazda Familia | 1953 Morris Minor | |
Make | Mazda | Morris |
Model | Familia | Minor |
Year Released | 1968 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 985 cc | 803 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2190 mm |