1974 Mazda RX-3 vs. 1960 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1974 Mazda RX-3 is newer by 14 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, both vehicles can yield 100 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mazda RX-3 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1960 Morgan Plus 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, 1960 Morgan Plus 4 (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda RX-3. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1960 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda RX-3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mazda RX-3 | 1960 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | Mazda | Morgan |
| Model | RX-3 | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2440 mm |
