1981 Ford Mustang vs. 1974 Mazda 929
To start off, 1981 Ford Mustang is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Mustang (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Mustang weights approximately 90 kg more than 1974 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, 1981 Ford Mustang (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 929. (134 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Mustang | 1974 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Mustang | 929 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2520 mm |