1975 Ford Fairlane vs. 2010 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2010 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,096 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda RX-8 (212 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1975 Ford Fairlane. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 39 kg more than 2010 Mazda RX-8.
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, 1975 Ford Fairlane (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda RX-8. (215 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Fairlane | 2010 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Fairlane | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4096 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1411 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1341 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2700 mm |
