1998 Ford Scorpio vs. 1989 Mazda 929
To start off, 1998 Ford Scorpio is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Scorpio (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1989 Mazda 929. (110 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1989 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mazda 929 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Ford Scorpio (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mazda 929. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Scorpio | 1989 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Scorpio | 929 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.1 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 | 1230 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |