1979 Mazda 121 vs. 1950 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1979 Mazda 121 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mazda 121 (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1950 Morgan Plus 4. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mazda 121 should accelerate faster than 1950 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda 121 weights approximately 372 kg more than 1950 Morgan Plus 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, 1979 Mazda 121 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morgan Plus 4. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Mazda 121 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mazda 121 | 1950 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | Mazda | Morgan |
| Model | 121 | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 2088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2440 mm |
