1977 Mazda 323 vs. 1965 Morris Minor
To start off, 1977 Mazda 323 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Morris Minor (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1977 Mazda 323. (44 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Morris Minor should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mazda 323 weights approximately 12 kg more than 1965 Morris Minor.
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, 1965 Morris Minor (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda 323. (69 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Morris Minor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Mazda 323 | 1965 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Mazda | Morris |
| Model | 323 | Minor |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 983 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 83.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 812 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 L |
