1994 Ford Fairlane vs. 1978 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1994 Ford Fairlane is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Fairlane (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1978 Mazda RX-7. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 550 kg more than 1978 Mazda RX-7. 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, 1994 Ford Fairlane (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda RX-7. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda RX-7. 1994 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1978 Mazda RX-7 has manual transmission. 1978 Mazda RX-7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ford Fairlane | 1978 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Fairlane | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3983 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 348 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2430 mm |
