1987 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1959 Morris Minor
To start off, 1987 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1987 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mazda RX-7 (197 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1959 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Minor.
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, 1987 Mazda RX-7 (271 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Mazda RX-7 | 1959 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Mazda | Morris |
| Model | RX-7 | Minor |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2190 mm |
