1989 Mazda 929 vs. 1970 Morgan 4
To start off, 1989 Mazda 929 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,969 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mazda 929 (110 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1970 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1970 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mazda 929 weights approximately 685 kg more than 1970 Morgan 4. 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, 1989 Mazda 929 (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Morgan 4. (136 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1989 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Mazda 929 | 1970 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Mazda | Morgan |
Model | 929 | 4 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2450 mm |