2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1995 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 10 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, 1995 Ford Fairlane (206 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (178 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 433 kg more than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 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) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (225 Nm). This means 1995 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 1995 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Mazda | Ford |
Model | MX-5 Miata | Fairlane |
Year Released | 2005 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1835 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 206 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 357 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 99.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1147 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2930 mm |