1979 Mazda 121 vs. 1987 Morgan 4
To start off, 1987 Morgan 4 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mazda 121. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mazda 121 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mazda 121 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Morgan 4 (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 121. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Morgan 4 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 1987 Morgan 4.
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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Morgan 4. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Mazda 121 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Mazda 121 | 1987 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Mazda | Morgan |
Model | 121 | 4 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2450 mm |