1977 Mazda 121 vs. 1964 Morris Minor
To start off, 1977 Mazda 121 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Morris Minor 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 39 more horse power than 1964 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Mazda 121 should accelerate faster than 1964 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mazda 121 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1964 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, 1977 Mazda 121 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Mazda 121 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Mazda 121 | 1964 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Mazda | Morris |
| Model | 121 | Minor |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 83.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2190 mm |
