1979 Mazda 929 vs. 1992 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1992 Mercury Tracer is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 1,859 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mercury Tracer (87 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 25 kg more than 1979 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, 1992 Mercury Tracer (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda 929. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mazda 929 | 1992 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | 929 | Tracer |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1767 cc | 1859 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |
