1995 Ford Fairlane vs. 2009 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2009 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda RX-8 (228 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1995 Ford Fairlane. (206 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 155 kg more than 2009 Mazda RX-8.
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 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda RX-8. (211 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Fairlane | 2009 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Fairlane | RX-8 |
Year Released | 1995 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1306 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 206 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 8200 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 211 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 83.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2710 mm |