1982 Ford Fairlane vs. 1979 Mazda Montrose
To start off, 1982 Ford Fairlane is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mazda Montrose. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mazda Montrose 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 35 more horse power than 1979 Mazda Montrose. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda Montrose. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 330 kg more than 1979 Mazda Montrose. 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 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda Montrose. (153 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda Montrose.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Fairlane | 1979 Mazda Montrose | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Fairlane | Montrose |
Year Released | 1982 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2520 mm |