2005 Mazda Drifter vs. 1990 Morgan 4
To start off, 2005 Mazda Drifter is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 2,606 cc, 2005 Mazda Drifter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda Drifter (124 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1990 Morgan 4. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Drifter should accelerate faster than 1990 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Drifter weights approximately 520 kg more than 1990 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, 2005 Mazda Drifter (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Morgan 4. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda Drifter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mazda Drifter | 1990 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Mazda | Morgan |
Model | Drifter | 4 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2606 cc | 1597 cc |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 825 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |