1969 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1986 Mazda 929
To start off, 1986 Mazda 929 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 7,029 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Thunderbird (355 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1986 Mazda 929. (190 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1986 Mazda 929.
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, 1969 Ford Thunderbird (300 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mazda 929. (259 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Thunderbird | 1986 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Thunderbird | 929 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7029 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2720 mm |
