1973 Ford Fairlane vs. 1967 Vauxhall Viscount
To start off, 1973 Ford Fairlane is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Vauxhall Viscount. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Vauxhall Viscount would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 295 kg more than 1967 Vauxhall Viscount.
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. 1973 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1967 Vauxhall Viscount has manual transmission. 1967 Vauxhall Viscount will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ford Fairlane | 1967 Vauxhall Viscount | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | Fairlane | Viscount |
Year Released | 1973 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5766 cc | 2651 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 212 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2740 mm |