1986 Mazda 929 vs. 2001 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2001 Mercury Villager is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 3,276 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mercury Villager (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1986 Mazda 929. (89 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 1986 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Villager weights approximately 635 kg more than 1986 Mazda 929. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Mercury Villager (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mazda 929. (160 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2001 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Mazda 929 | 2001 Mercury Villager | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | 929 | Villager |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 3276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2860 mm |
