1971 Ford Mustang vs. 1979 Mazda 121
To start off, 1979 Mazda 121 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,726 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (251 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 121. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda 121 weights approximately 134 kg more than 1971 Ford Mustang.
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) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Mustang. (146 Nm). This means 1979 Mazda 121 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Mustang | 1979 Mazda 121 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Mustang | 121 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4726 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 160 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 98 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1134 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2520 mm |