1987 Mazda 929 vs. 1987 Ford Aerostar
To start off, both 1987 Mazda 929 and 1987 Ford Aerostar were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Aerostar (143 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1987 Mazda 929. (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1987 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 100 kg more than 1987 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, 1987 Ford Aerostar (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mazda 929. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Mazda 929 | 1987 Ford Aerostar | |
| Make | Mazda | Ford |
| Model | 929 | Aerostar |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2183 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3030 mm |
