1986 Mazda 929 vs. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 23 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 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (292 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1986 Mazda 929. (190 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1986 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 207 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.
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, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mazda 929. (259 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Mazda 929 | 2009 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | 929 | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 1986 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 292 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 259 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2890 mm |