1975 Mazda 929 vs. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 34 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 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1975 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 765 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.
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, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda 929. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Mazda 929 | 2009 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | 929 | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 1975 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1769 cc | 4009 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 85 L |