1980 Mazda 929 vs. 1990 Mercury Capri
To start off, 1990 Mercury Capri is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercury Capri (100 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1980 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercury Capri should accelerate faster than 1980 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercury Capri weights approximately 10 kg more than 1980 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, 1980 Mazda 929 (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercury Capri. (130 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1980 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercury Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Mazda 929 | 1990 Mercury Capri | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | 929 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
