1975 Mazda 929 vs. 2001 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2001 Mercury Villager is newer by 26 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 3,276 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mercury Villager (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1975 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Villager weights approximately 625 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.
Because 1975 Mazda 929 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Mazda 929. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Villager, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2001 Mercury Villager (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda 929. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Mazda 929 | 2001 Mercury Villager | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | 929 | Villager |
Year Released | 1975 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1769 cc | 3276 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2860 mm |