1979 Mazda Montrose vs. 1949 Morris Minor
To start off, 1979 Mazda Montrose is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mazda Montrose is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mazda Montrose (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1949 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mazda Montrose should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda Montrose weights approximately 280 kg more than 1949 Morris Minor. 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 Montrose (153 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Mazda Montrose will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Mazda Montrose | 1949 Morris Minor | |
Make | Mazda | Morris |
Model | Montrose | Minor |
Year Released | 1979 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 916 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 27 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 53 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2190 mm |