1966 Ford Zephyr vs. 1979 Mazda 121
To start off, 1979 Mazda 121 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mazda 121 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mazda 121 (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (72 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mazda 121 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 12 kg more than 1979 Mazda 121.
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, 1979 Mazda 121 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Mazda 121 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Zephyr | 1979 Mazda 121 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Zephyr | 121 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1134 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2520 mm |