1973 Mazda 929 vs. 1999 Mercury Villager
To start off, 1999 Mercury Villager is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 3,276 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Villager (169 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1973 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Villager weights approximately 715 kg more than 1973 Mazda 929. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Mercury Villager (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda 929. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda 929 | 1999 Mercury Villager | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | 929 | Villager |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 3276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2860 mm |
