1977 Mazda 121 vs. 1964 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1977 Mazda 121 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Zodiac (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1977 Mazda 121. (86 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 140 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, 1964 Ford Zodiac (191 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda 121. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda 121.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Mazda 121 | 1964 Ford Zodiac | |
Make | Mazda | Ford |
Model | 121 | Zodiac |
Year Released | 1977 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2780 mm |