1986 Mazda 929 vs. 2011 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2011 Ford Ranger is newer by 25 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 2,953 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mazda 929 (190 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2011 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Ranger.
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, 1986 Mazda 929 (259 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1986 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Ranger. 1986 Mazda 929 has automatic transmission and 2011 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2011 Ford Ranger 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 | 2011 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Mazda | Ford |
| Model | 929 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 259 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 5171 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3193 mm |
