1976 Ford Fairlane vs. 1979 Mazda RX-2
To start off, 1979 Mazda RX-2 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Fairlane (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1979 Mazda RX-2. (118 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda RX-2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 492 kg more than 1979 Mazda RX-2. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1976 Ford Fairlane (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda RX-2. (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda RX-2.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Fairlane | 1979 Mazda RX-2 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Fairlane | RX-2 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2480 mm |