1982 Ford Fairlane vs. 1971 Mazda RX-2
To start off, 1982 Ford Fairlane is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mazda RX-2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mazda RX-2 would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Fairlane (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1971 Mazda RX-2. (118 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda RX-2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 440 kg more than 1971 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, 1982 Ford Fairlane (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda RX-2. (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda RX-2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Fairlane | 1971 Mazda RX-2 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Fairlane | RX-2 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2480 mm |
