1978 Mazda 121 vs. 2011 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2011 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 33 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 121. (86 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 919 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, 2011 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 121. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 121.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda 121 | 2011 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Mazda | Lincoln |
| Model | 121 | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 2049 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3142 mm |
