1970 Chevrolet Comodoro vs. 1994 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1994 Ford Fairlane is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Fairlane (222 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. (79 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 550 kg more than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Ford Fairlane (388 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. (165 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro | 1994 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Comodoro | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2470 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2930 mm |
