1979 Mazda 121 vs. 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus
To start off, 1979 Mazda 121 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus would be higher. At 2,138 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (104 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 121. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda 121 weights approximately 309 kg more than 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus.
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, 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda 121. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda 121.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Mazda 121 | 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | |
Make | Mazda | Morgan |
Model | 121 | Plus 4 Plus |
Year Released | 1979 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 2138 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3350 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2450 mm |