1975 Mazda 929 vs. 1996 Morgan 4
To start off, 1996 Morgan 4 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1975 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mazda 929 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1996 Morgan 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, 1996 Morgan 4 (161 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda 929. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Mazda 929 | 1996 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Mazda | Morgan |
Model | 929 | 4 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |