1978 Ford Cortina vs. 1977 Mazda 121
To start off, 1978 Ford Cortina is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Mazda 121. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mazda 121 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 86 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mazda 121 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1978 Ford Cortina.
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, 1977 Mazda 121 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Cortina. (141 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Mazda 121 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Cortina | 1977 Mazda 121 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Cortina | 121 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2520 mm |