1976 Mazda 1000 vs. 1989 Morgan 4
To start off, 1989 Morgan 4 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mazda 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mazda 1000 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Morgan 4 (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1976 Mazda 1000. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Morgan 4 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1976 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, 1989 Morgan 4 (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda 1000. (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Mazda 1000 | 1989 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Mazda | Morgan |
Model | 1000 | 4 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 987 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2450 mm |