1986 Mazda 929 vs. 2010 Ford F-350
To start off, 2010 Ford F-350 is newer by 24 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 5,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1986 Mazda 929. (190 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1986 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mazda 929 weights approximately 659 kg more than 2010 Ford F-350.
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, 2010 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mazda 929. (259 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mazda 929. 1986 Mazda 929 has automatic transmission and 2010 Ford F-350 has manual transmission. 2010 Ford F-350 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Mazda 929 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Mazda 929 | 2010 Ford F-350 | |
Make | Mazda | Ford |
Model | 929 | F-350 |
Year Released | 1986 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 5398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 259 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 5890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3610 mm |