1968 Ford Fairlane vs. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre
To start off, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre (148 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1968 Ford Fairlane. (81 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre weights approximately 328 kg more than 1968 Ford Fairlane. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Fairlane | 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre | |
Make | Ford | Rover |
Model | Fairlane | 3.5 Litre |
Year Released | 1968 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1638 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2820 mm |