1992 Ford Fairlane vs. 2008 Mazda DrifterX
To start off, 2008 Mazda DrifterX is newer by 16 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 115 kg more than 2008 Mazda DrifterX.
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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda DrifterX. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda DrifterX. 1992 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 2008 Mazda DrifterX has manual transmission. 2008 Mazda DrifterX 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 | 2008 Mazda DrifterX | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Fairlane | DrifterX |
Year Released | 1992 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3948 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 311 Nm | 257 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3010 mm |