1975 Ford Escort vs. 1979 Mazda 121
To start off, 1979 Mazda 121 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mazda 121 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda 121 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Escort | 1979 Mazda 121 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Escort | 121 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 84 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2520 mm |
