1984 Ford Granada vs. 1979 Mazda 121
To start off, 1984 Ford Granada is newer by 5 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 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mazda 121 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mazda 121 (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1984 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mazda 121 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Granada weights approximately 101 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 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Granada. (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1979 Mazda 121 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Granada | 1979 Mazda 121 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Granada | 121 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 98 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1134 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2520 mm |