1957 Ford Prefect vs. 1981 Mazda 121
To start off, 1981 Mazda 121 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Mazda 121 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Mazda 121 (86 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1957 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mazda 121 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mazda 121 weights approximately 365 kg more than 1957 Ford Prefect. 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, 1981 Mazda 121 (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1981 Mazda 121 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford Prefect | 1981 Mazda 121 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Prefect | 121 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 98 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2520 mm |