1968 Mazda Familia vs. 1972 Morgan 4
To start off, 1972 Morgan 4 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Morgan 4 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mazda Familia weights approximately 130 kg more than 1972 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, 1972 Morgan 4 (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1972 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda Familia | 1972 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Mazda | Morgan |
| Model | Familia | 4 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 660 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 |
