1981 Mazda 121 vs. 2005 Morgan 44
To start off, 2005 Morgan 44 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Mazda 121. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Mazda 121 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Mazda 121 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Morgan 44 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1981 Mazda 121. (86 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Morgan 44 should accelerate faster than 1981 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mazda 121 weights approximately 150 kg more than 2005 Morgan 44.
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, 1981 Mazda 121 (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan 44. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1981 Mazda 121 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Mazda 121 | 2005 Morgan 44 | |
| Make | Mazda | Morgan |
| Model | 121 | 44 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2450 mm |
