1995 Ford Scorpio vs. 1974 Mazda 929
To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio 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 2,935 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Scorpio (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 404 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 Scorpio (281 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 929. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 929. 1995 Ford Scorpio has automatic transmission and 1974 Mazda 929 has manual transmission. 1974 Mazda 929 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Ford Scorpio will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Scorpio | 1974 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Scorpio | 929 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2935 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
