1973 Ford Fairlane vs. 1989 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1989 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 16 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 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mazda RX-7 (200 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1973 Ford Fairlane. (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 165 kg more than 1989 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 (339 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mazda RX-7. (264 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ford Fairlane | 1989 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Fairlane | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4097 cc | 2614 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2430 mm |
