1973 Ford Fairlane vs. 1986 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1986 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Fairlane (212 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1986 Mazda RX-7. (185 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1986 Mazda RX-7.
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, 1973 Ford Fairlane (427 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mazda RX-7. (246 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mazda RX-7. 1973 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1986 Mazda RX-7 has manual transmission. 1986 Mazda RX-7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ford Fairlane | 1986 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Fairlane | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5766 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 212 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 246 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2430 mm |