1992 Ford Fairlane vs. 1996 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1996 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mazda RX-7 (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1992 Ford Fairlane. (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 293 kg more than 1996 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, 1992 Ford Fairlane (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mazda RX-7. (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Fairlane | 1996 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Fairlane | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3948 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1302 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2430 mm |
