1971 Chrysler Valiant 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 Chrysler Valiant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chrysler Valiant would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chrysler Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chrysler Valiant (227 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1983 Ford Fairlane. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chrysler Valiant should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 130 kg more than 1971 Chrysler Valiant.
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 Chrysler Valiant (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Fairlane. (326 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Chrysler Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chrysler Valiant | 1983 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | Valiant | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5211 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.4 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2950 mm |
