1979 Ford Ranchero vs. 1979 Mazda 121
To start off, both 1979 Ford Ranchero and 1979 Mazda 121 were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,992 cc, 1979 Ford Ranchero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Ranchero (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 121. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Ranchero should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda 121 weights approximately 209 kg more than 1979 Ford Ranchero.
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, 1979 Ford Ranchero (170 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda 121. (160 Nm). This means 1979 Ford Ranchero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda 121.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Ranchero | 1979 Mazda 121 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Ranchero | 121 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1992 cc | 1970 cc |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1134 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2520 mm |
