1973 Mazda 929 vs. 1981 Morgan 4
To start off, 1981 Morgan 4 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 1,768 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Morgan 4 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1973 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mazda 929 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1981 Morgan 4.
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 929 (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1973 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mazda 929 | 1981 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Mazda | Morgan |
Model | 929 | 4 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1768 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2450 mm |