1968 Mazda Familia vs. 1960 Morgan 4
To start off, 1968 Mazda Familia is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mazda Familia (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1960 Morgan 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1960 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mazda Familia weights approximately 110 kg more than 1960 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, 1968 Mazda Familia (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Morgan 4. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1968 Mazda Familia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mazda Familia | 1960 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Mazda | Morgan |
Model | Familia | 4 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 985 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 72 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2450 mm |