1987 Ford Fairlane vs. 1989 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1989 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,088 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mazda RX-7 (197 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1987 Ford Fairlane. (137 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 330 kg more than 1989 Mazda RX-7.
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, 1987 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mazda RX-7. (271 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Fairlane | 1989 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Fairlane | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4088 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2430 mm |
