1973 Mazda 929 vs. 1998 Morgan 4
To start off, 1998 Morgan 4 is newer by 25 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1973 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 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 190 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda 929. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda 929 | 1998 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Mazda | Morgan |
| Model | 929 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1768 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |
