1973 De Tomaso Longchamp vs. 1973 Ford Fairlane
To start off, both 1973 De Tomaso Longchamp and 1973 Ford Fairlane were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 De Tomaso Longchamp (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1973 Ford Fairlane. (212 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 De Tomaso Longchamp should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 De Tomaso Longchamp weights approximately 85 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 De Tomaso Longchamp (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Fairlane. (427 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1973 De Tomaso Longchamp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
1973 De Tomaso Longchamp | 1973 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
Model | Longchamp | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 5766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 212 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2950 mm |