1971 Chevrolet El Camino vs. 1973 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1973 Ford Fairlane is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chevrolet El Camino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet El Camino would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Fairlane (212 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1971 Chevrolet El Camino. (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1971 Chevrolet El Camino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 144 kg more than 1971 Chevrolet El Camino. 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, 1973 Ford Fairlane (427 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Chevrolet El Camino. (324 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Chevrolet El Camino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chevrolet El Camino | 1973 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | El Camino | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5013 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1471 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2950 mm |
