1984 Ford Fiesta 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 Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Fiesta (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1985 Mazda 121. (55 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1985 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 75 kg more than 1985 Mazda 121. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 Fiesta (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mazda 121. (88 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mazda 121.

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