1987 Mazda 929 vs. 2010 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2010 Ford Ranger is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mazda 929 (163 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2010 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mazda 929 weights approximately 33 kg more than 2010 Ford Ranger. 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 Mazda 929 (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1987 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Mazda 929 | 2010 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Mazda | Ford |
| Model | 929 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2954 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1447 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5171 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3193 mm |
