1978 Mazda 929 vs. 1990 Mercury Capri
To start off, 1990 Mercury Capri is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercury Capri (100 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 929. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercury Capri should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 929 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1990 Mercury Capri.
Because 1978 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 1978 Mazda 929. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Mercury Capri, 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, 1978 Mazda 929 (160 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercury Capri. (130 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercury Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda 929 | 1990 Mercury Capri | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | 929 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2410 mm |
