1995 Ford Fairlane vs. 1974 Mazda 929
To start off, 1995 Ford Fairlane is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Fairlane (206 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 485 kg more than 1974 Mazda 929. 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, 1995 Ford Fairlane (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 929. (134 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Fairlane | 1974 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Fairlane | 929 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 206 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2520 mm |