1971 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1994 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1994 Ford Fairlane is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Fairlane (205 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1971 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1971 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 135 kg more than 1994 Ford Fairlane.
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, 1994 Ford Fairlane (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Chevrolet Impala. (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Chevrolet Impala | 1994 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Impala | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1971 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 256 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.2 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2930 mm |