1977 Ford Taunus vs. 1990 Mazda 929
To start off, 1990 Mazda 929 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mazda 929 weights approximately 415 kg more than 1977 Ford Taunus.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Taunus | 1990 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Taunus | 929 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 110 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2720 mm |