1975 Mazda 929 vs. 1948 Morris Six
To start off, 1975 Mazda 929 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Morris Six would be higher. At 2,215 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Morris Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mazda 929 (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1948 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1948 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Morris Six weights approximately 64 kg more than 1975 Mazda 929.
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, 1975 Mazda 929 (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Morris Six. (135 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1975 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Morris Six.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mazda 929 | 1948 Morris Six | |
| Make | Mazda | Morris |
| Model | 929 | Six |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 2215 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 6.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 40 L |
