1964 Austin Mini Cooper vs. 1973 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1973 Ford Fairlane is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin Mini Cooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin Mini Cooper would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Fairlane (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1964 Austin Mini Cooper. (76 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 800 kg more than 1964 Austin Mini Cooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 Ford Fairlane is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1964 Austin Mini Cooper, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1973 Ford Fairlane (339 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Mini Cooper. (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin Mini Cooper | 1973 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Mini Cooper | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1964 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 4097 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 96 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2950 mm |