1970 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1987 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1987 Ford Fairlane is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Fairlane (137 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Camaro. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 112 kg more than 1970 Chevrolet Camaro. 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, 1970 Chevrolet Camaro (318 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Fairlane. (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Camaro | 1987 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Camaro | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5025 cc | 4088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2950 mm |
