2004 Ford Five Hundred vs. 1987 Mazda 929
To start off, 2004 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 17 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1987 Mazda 929. (114 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1987 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 420 kg more than 1987 Mazda 929. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Mazda 929. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mazda 929. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mazda 929. 2004 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 1987 Mazda 929 has manual transmission. 1987 Mazda 929 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Five Hundred | 1987 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Five Hundred | 929 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2183 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 94 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2720 mm |