1997 Ford Mustang vs. 1987 Mazda 929
To start off, 1997 Ford Mustang is newer by 10 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mazda 929 weights approximately 544 kg more than 1997 Ford Mustang.
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, 1997 Ford Mustang (678 Nm) has 431 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mazda 929. (247 Nm). This means 1997 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Ford Mustang | 1987 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Mustang | 929 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 163 HP |
Torque | 678 Nm | 247 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2720 mm |