1973 Ford Fairlane vs. 1966 NSU 1000
To start off, 1973 Ford Fairlane is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 NSU 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 NSU 1000 would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Fairlane (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1966 NSU 1000. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1966 NSU 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 800 kg more than 1966 NSU 1000. 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 (339 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 NSU 1000. (71 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 NSU 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ford Fairlane | 1966 NSU 1000 | |
| Make | Ford | NSU |
| Model | Fairlane | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4097 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2260 mm |
