1995 Ford Scorpio vs. 1990 Mazda 929

To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mazda 929 would be higher. Both 1995 Ford Scorpio and 1990 Mazda 929 are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Scorpio (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1990 Mazda 929. (110 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1990 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mazda 929 weights approximately 109 kg more than 1995 Ford Scorpio.

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 (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mazda 929. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mazda 929.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Ford Scorpio 1990 Mazda 929
Make Ford Mazda
Model Scorpio 929
Year Released 1995 1990
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1998 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 114 HP 110 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5300 RPM
Torque 172 Nm 167 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 83 mm 80 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92 mm 98 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 8.6:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1236 kg 1345 kg
Vehicle Length 4830 mm 4890 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1430 mm


 

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