1971 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1992 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1992 Ford Fairlane is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Fairlane (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1971 Chevrolet Camaro. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1971 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 80 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Chevrolet Camaro (318 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Fairlane. (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Chevrolet Camaro | 1992 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Camaro | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1971 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5025 cc | 3948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 318 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1595 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2930 mm |