1971 Mazda Luce vs. 1956 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1971 Mazda Luce is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,087 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mazda Luce (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1956 Morgan Plus 4. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1956 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mazda Luce weights approximately 388 kg more than 1956 Morgan Plus 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, 1956 Morgan Plus 4 (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1956 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mazda Luce | 1956 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | Mazda | Morgan |
| Model | Luce | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 2087 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2440 mm |
