1970 Mazda 1000 vs. 1969 Morris Minor
To start off, 1970 Mazda 1000 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,272 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Mazda 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mazda 1000 (66 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1969 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mazda 1000 should accelerate faster than 1969 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mazda 1000 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1969 Morris Minor. 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, 1970 Mazda 1000 (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Mazda 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mazda 1000 | 1969 Morris Minor | |
Make | Mazda | Morris |
Model | 1000 | Minor |
Year Released | 1970 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 64.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 83.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2190 mm |