1992 Ford Fairlane vs. 1975 Mazda 818

To start off, 1992 Ford Fairlane is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Fairlane (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1975 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 730 kg more than 1975 Mazda 818. 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, 1992 Ford Fairlane (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda 818. 1992 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1975 Mazda 818 has manual transmission. 1975 Mazda 818 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1992 Ford Fairlane 1975 Mazda 818
Make Ford Mazda
Model Fairlane 818
Year Released 1992 1975
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3984 cc 1272 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 198 HP 68 HP
Engine RPM 4500 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 348 Nm 92 Nm
Torque RPM 3750 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1610 kg 880 kg
Vehicle Length 5230 mm 4080 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1600 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 2930 mm 2320 mm


 

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