1959 Ford Fairlane vs. 1978 Mazda 626
To start off, 1978 Mazda 626 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ford Fairlane (168 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 626. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 1099 kg more than 1978 Mazda 626. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Fairlane | 1978 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Fairlane | 626 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 1768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2094 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2520 mm |
