1978 Mazda 929 vs. 1958 Morgan 4
To start off, 1978 Mazda 929 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda 929 (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1958 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1958 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 929 weights approximately 470 kg more than 1958 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, 1978 Mazda 929 (138 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morgan 4. (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Mazda 929 | 1958 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Mazda | Morgan |
Model | 929 | 4 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 73 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2450 mm |