1950 Ford Zephyr vs. 1977 Mazda 929
To start off, 1977 Mazda 929 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mazda 929 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1950 Ford Zephyr.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Ford Zephyr | 1977 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Zephyr | 929 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 55 L |
