1958 Ford Zodiac vs. 1990 Mazda 929
To start off, 1990 Mazda 929 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,550 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mazda 929 (110 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1958 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mazda 929 weights approximately 153 kg more than 1958 Ford Zodiac. 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, 1958 Ford Zodiac (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mazda 929. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1958 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Zodiac | 1990 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Zodiac | 929 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2550 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 98 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1192 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2720 mm |
