1973 Mazda Luce vs. 1960 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1973 Mazda Luce is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Morgan Plus 4 (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1973 Mazda Luce. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mazda Luce weights approximately 235 kg more than 1960 Morgan Plus 4.
Let's talk about torque, 1960 Morgan Plus 4 (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda Luce. (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1960 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda Luce | 1960 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | Mazda | Morgan |
| Model | Luce | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2440 mm |
