2007 Ford E-250 vs. 1987 Mazda 929
To start off, 2007 Ford E-250 is newer by 20 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), 2007 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1987 Mazda 929. (163 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 1987 Mazda 929.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mazda 929. (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mazda 929. 2007 Ford E-250 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. 2007 Ford E-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford E-250 | 1987 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | E-250 | 929 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2720 mm |
