1964 AC Cobra vs. 1978 Mazda 121
To start off, 1978 Mazda 121 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 AC Cobra would be higher. At 4,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 AC Cobra (267 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 121. (86 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 121 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1964 AC Cobra.
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, 1964 AC Cobra (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 121. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 121.
Compare all specifications:
1964 AC Cobra | 1978 Mazda 121 | |
Make | AC | Mazda |
Model | Cobra | 121 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4737 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 426 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2520 mm |