1971 Ford Zephyr vs. 1979 Mazda 929
To start off, 1979 Mazda 929 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mazda 929 (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1971 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 100 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 Mazda 929 (160 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1979 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Zephyr | 1979 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Zephyr | 929 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2620 mm |