1978 Mazda 121 vs. 1985 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1985 Toyota Cressida is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda 121. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 121 would be higher. At 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Cressida is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Cressida (122 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 121. (86 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Cressida should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 238 kg more than 1978 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, 1978 Mazda 121 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Cressida. (149 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda 121 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Cressida.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda 121 | 1985 Toyota Cressida | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 121 | Cressida |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 2759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1368 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2670 mm |
