1979 Ford Fairlane vs. 1973 Mazda 929
To start off, 1979 Ford Fairlane is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda 929 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 41 more horse power than 1973 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 240 kg more than 1973 Mazda 929. 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 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda 929. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Fairlane | 1973 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Fairlane | 929 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2520 mm |
