1974 Mazda 1000 vs. 1958 Morgan 4
To start off, 1974 Mazda 1000 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mazda 1000 (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1958 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mazda 1000 should accelerate faster than 1958 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mazda 1000 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1958 Morgan 4. 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, 1974 Mazda 1000 (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morgan 4. (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1974 Mazda 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mazda 1000 | 1958 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Mazda | Morgan |
| Model | 1000 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 986 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2450 mm |
