1971 Chevrolet El Camino vs. 1983 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1983 Ford Fairlane is newer by 12 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 5,013 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet El Camino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chevrolet El Camino (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1983 Ford Fairlane. (131 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chevrolet El Camino should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 159 kg more than 1971 Chevrolet El Camino.
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 El Camino (324 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Fairlane. (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet El Camino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Chevrolet El Camino | 1983 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | El Camino | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1971 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5013 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 324 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1471 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2950 mm |