2005 Ford Ranger vs. 1987 Mazda 929
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 18 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 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mazda 929 (163 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (110 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mazda 929 weights approximately 205 kg more than 2005 Ford Ranger. 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, 2005 Ford Ranger (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mazda 929. (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Ranger | 1987 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Ranger | 929 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 247 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1480 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2720 mm |