1998 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1950 Morris Six
To start off, 1998 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Morris Six would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1998 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mazda RX-7 (265 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1950 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 16 kg more than 1950 Morris Six. 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, 1998 Mazda RX-7 (294 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Six. (133 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1998 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Six.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Mazda RX-7 | 1950 Morris Six | |
| Make | Mazda | Morris |
| Model | RX-7 | Six |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 2215 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 40 L |
