1963 Holden EJ vs. 1986 Mazda 929

To start off, 1986 Mazda 929 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Holden EJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Holden EJ would be higher. At 2,953 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mazda 929 (190 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1963 Holden EJ. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1963 Holden EJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mazda 929 weights approximately 491 kg more than 1963 Holden EJ. 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, 1986 Mazda 929 (259 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Holden EJ. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1986 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Holden EJ.

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