1997 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1986 Ford Fairlane

To start off, 1997 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,089 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mazda RX-7 (197 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1986 Ford Fairlane. (137 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 322 kg more than 1997 Mazda RX-7.

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, 1986 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mazda RX-7. (271 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mazda RX-7. 1986 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1997 Mazda RX-7 has manual transmission. 1997 Mazda RX-7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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