1980 Mazda 929 vs. 2011 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2011 Ford Expedition is newer by 31 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1980 Mazda 929. (89 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1980 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1350 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.
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, 2011 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mazda 929. (160 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Mazda 929 | 2011 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Mazda | Ford |
| Model | 929 | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1152 kg | 2502 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3023 mm |
