1978 Mazda 929 vs. 1999 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1999 Mercury Tracer is newer by 21 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 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Tracer (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 70 kg more than 1978 Mazda 929. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Mercury Tracer (174 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 929. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Mazda 929 | 1999 Mercury Tracer | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | 929 | Tracer |
Year Released | 1978 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |