1984 Ford Escort vs. 1985 Mazda 121
To start off, 1985 Mazda 121 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mazda 121 (55 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1984 Ford Escort. (53 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mazda 121 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Escort weights approximately 185 kg more than 1985 Mazda 121.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1984 Ford Escort (95 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mazda 121. (88 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mazda 121.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Escort | 1985 Mazda 121 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Escort | 121 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1138 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Top Speed | 146 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2370 mm |
