1978 Mazda 929 vs. 2010 Ford F-350
To start off, 2010 Ford F-350 is newer by 32 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 5,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 929. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 929 weights approximately 184 kg more than 2010 Ford F-350.
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, 2010 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 929. (160 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Mazda 929 | 2010 Ford F-350 | |
Make | Mazda | Ford |
Model | 929 | F-350 |
Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 5398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3610 mm |