1972 Ford Fairlane vs. 2012 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2012 Ford Expedition is newer by 40 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1972 Ford Fairlane. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1201 kg more than 1972 Ford Fairlane. 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, 2012 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Fairlane. (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Fairlane | 2012 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Fairlane | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4097 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2651 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5621 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1974 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3327 mm |
