1981 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1978 Mazda 121
To start off, 1981 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 3 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 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 520 kg more than 1978 Mazda 121.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Crown Victoria | 1978 Mazda 121 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Crown Victoria | 121 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4186 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2520 mm |
