1973 Mazda 1000 vs. 1960 Morris Minor
To start off, 1973 Mazda 1000 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Morris Minor would be higher. At 987 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Mazda 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mazda 1000 (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1960 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mazda 1000 should accelerate faster than 1960 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Morris Minor weights approximately 114 kg more than 1973 Mazda 1000.
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, 1973 Mazda 1000 (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Mazda 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mazda 1000 | 1960 Morris Minor | |
Make | Mazda | Morris |
Model | 1000 | Minor |
Year Released | 1973 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 987 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 828 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 |