1972 Ford Fairlane vs. 2003 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2003 Honda Pilot is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Pilot (240 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1972 Ford Fairlane. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 336 kg more than 2003 Honda Pilot.
Because 1972 Ford Fairlane is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Honda Pilot, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2003 Honda Pilot (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Fairlane. (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Fairlane | 2003 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Fairlane | Pilot |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4097 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1114 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |
