1995 Ford Aerostar vs. 1974 Mazda 929
To start off, 1995 Ford Aerostar is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Aerostar (134 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 420 kg more than 1974 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, 1995 Ford Aerostar (217 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 929. (134 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Aerostar | 1974 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Aerostar | 929 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1974 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2520 mm |