1994 Mazda 323 vs. 1994 Ford Fairlane
To start off, both 1994 Mazda 323 and 1994 Ford Fairlane were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Fairlane (222 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1994 Mazda 323. (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1994 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 515 kg more than 1994 Mazda 323. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Ford Fairlane (388 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mazda 323. (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Mazda 323 | 1994 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Mazda | Ford |
| Model | 323 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1840 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2930 mm |
