Ford Mustang III (Fox) or Mazda 626 CB?

1979–1993 vs 1978–1982 · Coupe/Hatchback 3-door/Convertible vs Sedan/Coupe

In short

Length: Mustang III (Fox) 4,570 mm, 626 CB 4,305 mm — a 27 cm difference.
Lowest consumption: Mustang III (Fox) 10.2 l/100 km, 626 CB 9.5 l/100 km.
Power: Mustang III (Fox) 65–173 kW, 626 CB 55–66 kW.
Standard equipment: Mustang III (Fox) 14 items (L), 626 CB 12 items (LX).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Ford Mustang III (Fox)1979–1993 · 7 engines · L, GL, GLX, LXSpecifications →Listings →

Mazda 626 CB1978–1982 · 4 engines · LX, GLXSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Ford Mustang III (Fox)1979–1993no listings	Mazda 626 CB1978–1982no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,531 mm–4,570 mm	Length4,305 mm
Width	Width1,755 mm	Width1,660 mm
Height	Height1,316 mm–1,331 mm	Height1,350 mm–1,370 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,550 mm	Wheelbase2,510 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance128 mm–135 mm	Ground clearance160 mm–165 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume220 l–290 l	Trunk volumenot specified
Curb weight	Curb weight1,240 kg–1,490 kg	Curb weight1,030 kg–1,100 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank60 l	Fuel tank50 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1979–1993	Production years1978–1982
Body type	Body typeCoupe, Hatchback 3-door, Convertible	Body typeSedan, Coupe
Number of engines	Number of engines7	Number of engines4
Power	Power65–173 kW (88–235 hp)	Power55–66 kW (75–90 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.3–4.9	Displacement (l)1.6–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption10.2 l/100 km · 2.3	Lowest consumption9.5 l/100 km · 1.6
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.2 s · 5.0 SVT Cobra	Best 0–100 km/h12.5 s · 2.0
Top speed	Top speed225 km/h	Top speed170 km/h
Trim levelsL · LX
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim14 · L	Items in the base trim12 · LX
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim24 · SVT Cobra	Items in the top trim16 · GLX
Equipment · Comfort1 · 2
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Equipment · Interior5 · 3
Grey Interior	Grey Interior✓	Grey Interior—
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
4 Seats	4 Seats✓	4 Seats—
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest—
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 1
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
Audio Preparation	Audio Preparation—	Audio Preparation✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket—
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Halogen Headlights	Halogen Headlights✓	Halogen Headlights✓
Equipment · Safety0 · 1
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks—	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 1
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking—
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer—
Mechanical Lock (Steering/Gearbox)	Mechanical Lock (Steering/Gearbox)—	Mechanical Lock (Steering/Gearbox)✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R13 Wheels	R13 Wheels—	R13 Wheels✓
R14 Wheels	R14 Wheels✓	R14 Wheels—
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel—	Full-size spare wheel✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel—
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Ford Mustang III (Fox) or Mazda 626 CB?

Length: Ford Mustang III (Fox) 4,570 mm, Mazda 626 CB 4,305 mm (a 265 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,550 vs 2,510 mm.

Which uses less fuel — Ford Mustang III (Fox) or Mazda 626 CB?

The most frugal Ford Mustang III (Fox) uses 10.2 l/100 km (2.3); the most frugal Mazda 626 CB 9.5 l/100 km (1.6).

Which is more powerful — Ford Mustang III (Fox) or Mazda 626 CB?

The strongest Ford Mustang III (Fox) makes 173 kW (235 hp) (5.0 SVT Cobra); the strongest Mazda 626 CB 66 kW (90 hp) (2.0).

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