2009 Ford F-150 vs. 1979 Mazda 929
To start off, 2009 Ford F-150 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-150 (311 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda 929 weights approximately 154 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Ford F-150 (495 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda 929. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford F-150 | 1979 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | F-150 | 929 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 311 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5590 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 65 L |