1973 Ford Fairlane vs. 1953 Hudson Super Jet
To start off, 1973 Ford Fairlane is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Hudson Super Jet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Hudson Super Jet would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Fairlane (212 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1953 Hudson Super Jet. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1953 Hudson Super Jet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 137 kg more than 1953 Hudson Super Jet. 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 Ford Fairlane (427 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Hudson Super Jet. (252 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Hudson Super Jet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ford Fairlane | 1953 Hudson Super Jet | |
| Make | Ford | Hudson |
| Model | Fairlane | Super Jet |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 3303 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 120.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1478 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2670 mm |
