1951 Ford Taunus vs. 1975 Mazda 929
To start off, 1975 Mazda 929 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mazda 929 (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1951 Ford Taunus. (34 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mazda 929 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1951 Ford Taunus. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ford Taunus | 1975 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Taunus | 929 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2520 mm |