1970 Mazda 616 vs. 1959 Morgan 4
To start off, 1970 Mazda 616 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Mazda 616 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mazda 616 (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1959 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mazda 616 should accelerate faster than 1959 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mazda 616 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1959 Morgan 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Mazda 616 (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morgan 4. (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1970 Mazda 616 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda 616 | 1959 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Mazda | Morgan |
| Model | 616 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2450 mm |
