1981 Ford Granada vs. 1979 Mazda 121
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mazda 121. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mazda 121 would be higher. At 2,548 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mazda 121 (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mazda 121 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 301 kg more than 1979 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. Let's talk about torque, 1979 Mazda 121 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Mazda 121 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Granada | 1979 Mazda 121 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Granada | 121 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2548 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1134 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2520 mm |