1983 Ford Fairlane vs. 1998 Mazda Sentia
To start off, 1998 Mazda Sentia is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mazda Sentia (159 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1983 Ford Fairlane. (131 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mazda Sentia should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 70 kg more than 1998 Mazda Sentia.
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, 1983 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mazda Sentia. (245 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mazda Sentia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Fairlane | 1998 Mazda Sentia | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Fairlane | Sentia |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2860 mm |
