1983 Ford Fiesta vs. 1983 Mazda 929
To start off, both 1983 Ford Fiesta and 1983 Mazda 929 were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Mazda 929 (89 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1983 Ford Fiesta. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Mazda 929 weights approximately 435 kg more than 1983 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Mazda 929 (160 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Fiesta. (64 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1983 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Ford Fiesta | 1983 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Fiesta | 929 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 957 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 64 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2620 mm |