1978 Mazda 121 vs. 1955 Morris Minor
To start off, 1978 Mazda 121 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mazda 121 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda 121 (86 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1955 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 121 should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 121 weights approximately 343 kg more than 1955 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, 1978 Mazda 121 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda 121 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Mazda 121 | 1955 Morris Minor | |
Make | Mazda | Morris |
Model | 121 | Minor |
Year Released | 1978 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 803 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 7.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 787 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 |