1995 Ford Fairlane vs. 1976 Mazda 818
To start off, 1995 Ford Fairlane is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mazda 818 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 138 more horse power than 1976 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 578 kg more than 1976 Mazda 818. 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 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Fairlane | 1976 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Fairlane | 818 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 206 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2320 mm |
