1972 Mazda 1000 vs. 1959 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1972 Mazda 1000 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Morgan Plus 4 (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1972 Mazda 1000. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Morgan Plus 4 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1972 Mazda 1000. 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, 1959 Morgan Plus 4 (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda 1000. (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Mazda 1000 | 1959 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Mazda | Morgan |
Model | 1000 | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 987 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2440 mm |