1977 Mazda 121 vs. 1960 Morgan 4
To start off, 1977 Mazda 121 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Mazda 121 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Mazda 121 (86 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1960 Morgan 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Mazda 121 should accelerate faster than 1960 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mazda 121 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1960 Morgan 4. 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, 1977 Mazda 121 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Morgan 4. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1977 Mazda 121 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Mazda 121 | 1960 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Mazda | Morgan |
Model | 121 | 4 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 72 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2450 mm |