1975 Mazda 929 vs. 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus
To start off, 1975 Mazda 929 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus would be higher. At 2,138 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (104 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1975 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mazda 929 weights approximately 335 kg more than 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus.
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, 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda 929. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Mazda 929 | 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | |
Make | Mazda | Morgan |
Model | 929 | Plus 4 Plus |
Year Released | 1975 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1769 cc | 2138 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3350 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2450 mm |