1975 Mazda 929 vs. 1996 Mercury Mystique
To start off, 1996 Mercury Mystique is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Mercury Mystique is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mercury Mystique (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1975 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mercury Mystique should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mercury Mystique weights approximately 172 kg more than 1975 Mazda 929. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Mercury Mystique (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda 929. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Mercury Mystique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mazda 929 | 1996 Mercury Mystique | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | 929 | Mystique |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1242 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2710 mm |
