1972 Ford Fairlane vs. 1969 Triumph TR6
To start off, 1972 Ford Fairlane is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Triumph TR6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Triumph TR6 would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Fairlane (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1969 Triumph TR6. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1969 Triumph TR6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 320 kg more than 1969 Triumph TR6. 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, 1972 Ford Fairlane (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Triumph TR6. (223 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Triumph TR6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Fairlane | 1969 Triumph TR6 | |
| Make | Ford | Triumph |
| Model | Fairlane | TR6 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4097 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 74.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2240 mm |
