1982 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1987 Mazda 929
To start off, 1987 Mazda 929 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Thunderbird (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1987 Mazda 929. (114 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1987 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 138 kg more than 1987 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, 1982 Ford Thunderbird (252 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mazda 929. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mazda 929. 1982 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1987 Mazda 929 has manual transmission. 1987 Mazda 929 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Thunderbird | 1987 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Thunderbird | 929 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2183 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 252 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 94 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2720 mm |