1972 Ford Gran Torino vs. 1977 Mazda 121
To start off, 1977 Mazda 121 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Gran Torino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Gran Torino would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Gran Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Gran Torino (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1977 Mazda 121. (86 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Gran Torino should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Gran Torino weights approximately 515 kg more than 1977 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, 1972 Ford Gran Torino (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda 121. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Gran Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda 121.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Gran Torino | 1977 Mazda 121 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Gran Torino | 121 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2520 mm |