1977 Mazda 121 vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1977 Mazda 121 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (106 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1977 Mazda 121. (86 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mazda 121 weights approximately 14 kg more than 1976 Ford Taunus.
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, 1976 Ford Taunus (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda 121. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda 121.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Mazda 121 | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Mazda | Ford |
Model | 121 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1977 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 60.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2580 mm |