1977 Ford Escort vs. 1977 Mazda 929
To start off, both 1977 Ford Escort and 1977 Mazda 929 were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Mazda 929 (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1977 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mazda 929 weights approximately 162 kg more than 1977 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1977 Mazda 929 (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1977 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Escort | 1977 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Escort | 929 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 55 L |
