1979 Mazda Montrose vs. 1995 Plymouth Prowler
To start off, 1995 Plymouth Prowler is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mazda Montrose. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mazda Montrose would be higher. At 3,517 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Plymouth Prowler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Plymouth Prowler (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1979 Mazda Montrose. (75 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Plymouth Prowler should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda Montrose. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Plymouth Prowler weights approximately 212 kg more than 1979 Mazda Montrose. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 Plymouth Prowler (346 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda Montrose. (119 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Plymouth Prowler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda Montrose. 1995 Plymouth Prowler has automatic transmission and 1979 Mazda Montrose has manual transmission. 1979 Mazda Montrose will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Plymouth Prowler will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Mazda Montrose | 1995 Plymouth Prowler | |
Make | Mazda | Plymouth |
Model | Montrose | Prowler |
Year Released | 1979 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1586 cc | 3517 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 253 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 346 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1068 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 46 L |