1970 Ford Taunus vs. 1998 Mazda 121
To start off, 1998 Mazda 121 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Taunus (81 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1998 Mazda 121. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1998 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Taunus weights approximately 49 kg more than 1998 Mazda 121. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Ford Taunus is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Mazda 121, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Ford Taunus (126 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mazda 121. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mazda 121.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Taunus | 1998 Mazda 121 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Taunus | 121 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1242 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 991 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2460 mm |