1960 Ford Prefect vs. 1978 Mazda 121
To start off, 1978 Mazda 121 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mazda 121 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda 121 (86 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1960 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 121 should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 121 weights approximately 352 kg more than 1960 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, 1978 Mazda 121 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Prefect. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda 121 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ford Prefect | 1978 Mazda 121 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Prefect | 121 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2520 mm |
