1976 Mazda 818 vs. 1966 Morris Minor
To start off, 1976 Mazda 818 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,272 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Mazda 818 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mazda 818 (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1966 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mazda 818 should accelerate faster than 1966 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mazda 818 weights approximately 202 kg more than 1966 Morris Minor. 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, 1976 Mazda 818 (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Mazda 818 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Mazda 818 | 1966 Morris Minor | |
Make | Mazda | Morris |
Model | 818 | Minor |
Year Released | 1976 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2190 mm |