1973 Ford Fairlane vs. 1967 MG MGC
To start off, 1973 Ford Fairlane is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 MG MGC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 MG MGC 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 2 more horse power than 1967 MG MGC. (148 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1967 MG MGC.
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 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 MG MGC. (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 MG MGC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ford Fairlane | 1967 MG MGC | |
| Make | Ford | MG |
| Model | Fairlane | MGC |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4097 cc | 2912 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2560 mm |
