1970 Lincoln Continental vs. 1979 Mazda 121
To start off, 1979 Mazda 121 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,534 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lincoln Continental (209 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 121. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1076 kg more than 1979 Mazda 121. 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, 1970 Lincoln Continental (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda 121. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda 121.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Lincoln Continental | 1979 Mazda 121 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mazda |
| Model | Continental | 121 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7534 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 209 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 464 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2210 kg | 1134 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5500 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2520 mm |
