1981 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2000 Mazda 121
To start off, 2000 Mazda 121 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Crown Victoria (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2000 Mazda 121. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 700 kg more than 2000 Mazda 121. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Ford Crown Victoria is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mazda 121, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1981 Ford Crown Victoria (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda 121. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda 121. 1981 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2000 Mazda 121 has manual transmission. 2000 Mazda 121 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Crown Victoria | 2000 Mazda 121 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Crown Victoria | 121 |
Year Released | 1981 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4186 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2460 mm |