2009 Ford Ranger vs. 1975 Mazda 929
To start off, 2009 Ford Ranger is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Ranger (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1975 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mazda 929 weights approximately 194 kg more than 2009 Ford Ranger.
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 Ranger (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda 929. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Ranger | 1975 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Ranger | 929 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 65 L |