1984 Ford Meteor vs. 1975 Mazda 929
To start off, 1984 Ford Meteor is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mazda 929 (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1984 Ford Meteor. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Meteor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mazda 929 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1984 Ford Meteor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Mazda 929 (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Meteor. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Meteor | 1975 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Meteor | 929 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2520 mm |
