1971 Dodge Charger 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 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Dodge Charger would be higher.
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. 1992 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1971 Dodge Charger has manual transmission. 1971 Dodge Charger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Dodge Charger | 1992 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Charger | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 161 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2930 mm |
