1979 Mazda 929 vs. 1994 Mercury Mystique
To start off, 1994 Mercury Mystique is newer by 15 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 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Mercury Mystique is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Mercury Mystique (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mercury Mystique should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mercury Mystique weights approximately 122 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.
Because 1979 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 1979 Mazda 929. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Mercury Mystique, 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, 1994 Mercury Mystique (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda 929. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Mercury Mystique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mazda 929 | 1994 Mercury Mystique | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | 929 | Mystique |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1242 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2710 mm |
