1984 Ford Fairlane vs. 2006 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2006 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda RX-8 (212 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1984 Ford Fairlane. (131 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Fairlane.
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, 1984 Ford Fairlane (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda RX-8. (216 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Fairlane | 2006 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Fairlane | RX-8 |
Year Released | 1984 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1311 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 212 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |