1971 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1991 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1991 Ford Fairlane is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 7,725 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood (345 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1991 Ford Fairlane. (221 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 567 kg more than 1991 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. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood (679 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Fairlane. (388 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1991 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Fleetwood | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7725 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 679 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2223 kg | 1656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5810 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2930 mm |
