1984 Ford Meteor vs. 1991 Mazda 121
To start off, 1991 Mazda 121 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Meteor would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Meteor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Meteor (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1991 Mazda 121. (71 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Meteor should accelerate faster than 1991 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mazda 121 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1984 Ford Meteor.
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 Meteor (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Mazda 121. (104 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Meteor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Mazda 121.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Meteor | 1991 Mazda 121 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Meteor | 121 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1323 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2400 mm |