1999 Ford F-150 vs. 1987 Mazda 929
To start off, 1999 Ford F-150 is newer by 12 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 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford F-150 (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1987 Mazda 929. (114 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1987 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mazda 929 weights approximately 47 kg more than 1999 Ford F-150.
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, 1999 Ford F-150 (393 Nm) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mazda 929. (167 Nm). This means 1999 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford F-150 | 1987 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | F-150 | 929 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5740 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 2720 mm |
