1979 Ford Fairlane vs. 1968 Mazda Familia
To start off, 1979 Ford Fairlane is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Fairlane (124 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 610 kg more than 1968 Mazda Familia. 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, 1979 Ford Fairlane (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Fairlane | 1968 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Fairlane | Familia |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2200 mm |
