1972 Austin 2200 vs. 1983 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1983 Ford Fairlane is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Austin 2200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Austin 2200 would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Fairlane (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1972 Austin 2200. (110 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin 2200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 449 kg more than 1972 Austin 2200. 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, 1983 Ford Fairlane (326 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin 2200. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin 2200. 1983 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1972 Austin 2200 has manual transmission. 1972 Austin 2200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Austin 2200 | 1983 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | 2200 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2227 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1181 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2950 mm |
