1977 Mazda 121 vs. 1969 Nissan Fairlady
To start off, 1977 Mazda 121 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan Fairlady. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan Fairlady would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Nissan Fairlady is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Nissan Fairlady (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1977 Mazda 121. (86 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Nissan Fairlady should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mazda 121 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1969 Nissan Fairlady.
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, 1969 Nissan Fairlady (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda 121. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Nissan Fairlady will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda 121.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Mazda 121 | 1969 Nissan Fairlady | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | 121 | Fairlady |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2310 mm |
