1974 Mazda 1000 vs. 2005 Morgan 44
To start off, 2005 Morgan 44 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mazda 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mazda 1000 would be higher. At 1,790 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Morgan 44 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Morgan 44 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 1000. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Morgan 44 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Morgan 44 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1974 Mazda 1000. 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, 2005 Morgan 44 (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 1000. (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Morgan 44 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mazda 1000 | 2005 Morgan 44 | |
| Make | Mazda | Morgan |
| Model | 1000 | 44 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 986 cc | 1790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2450 mm |
