1972 Ford Fairlane vs. 2006 Nissan 1400
To start off, 2006 Nissan 1400 is newer by 34 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, 1972 Ford Fairlane (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2006 Nissan 1400. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan 1400 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1972 Ford Fairlane.
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 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Fairlane | 2006 Nissan 1400 | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Fairlane | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4097 cc | 1397 cc |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2310 mm |
