1992 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1977 Mazda 121
To start off, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Mazda 121. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mazda 121 would be higher. At 4,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria (208 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1977 Mazda 121. (86 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 585 kg more than 1977 Mazda 121. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria (386 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda 121. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda 121.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Crown Victoria | 1977 Mazda 121 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Crown Victoria | 121 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4598 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 386 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2520 mm |