1997 Ford Scorpio vs. 1975 Mazda 929
To start off, 1997 Ford Scorpio is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Scorpio (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1975 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 70 kg more than 1975 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, 1997 Ford Scorpio (173 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda 929. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Ford Scorpio | 1975 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Scorpio | 929 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 173 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |