1961 Cadillac Sixty vs. 1978 Mazda 121

To start off, 1978 Mazda 121 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Cadillac Sixty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Cadillac Sixty would be higher. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac Sixty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Cadillac Sixty (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 121. (86 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Cadillac Sixty should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac Sixty weights approximately 1035 kg more than 1978 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, 1961 Cadillac Sixty (582 Nm) has 422 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 121. (160 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 121.

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