1978 Mazda 626 vs. 1950 Morris Six
To start off, 1978 Mazda 626 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Morris Six would be higher. At 2,215 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Morris Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda 626 (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1950 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 626 should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Morris Six weights approximately 229 kg more than 1978 Mazda 626.
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 626 (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Six. (133 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Six.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda 626 | 1950 Morris Six | |
| Make | Mazda | Morris |
| Model | 626 | Six |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1768 cc | 2215 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2800 mm |
