1956 Ford Anglia vs. 1982 Mazda 121
To start off, 1982 Mazda 121 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Mazda 121 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mazda 121 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1956 Ford Anglia.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Anglia | 1982 Mazda 121 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Anglia | 121 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2520 mm |