1973 Ford Fairlane vs. 1971 Volkswagen 1302
To start off, 1973 Ford Fairlane is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Volkswagen 1302. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Volkswagen 1302 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 178 more horse power than 1971 Volkswagen 1302. (34 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1971 Volkswagen 1302. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 865 kg more than 1971 Volkswagen 1302. 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 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Volkswagen 1302. (84 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Volkswagen 1302. 1973 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1971 Volkswagen 1302 has manual transmission. 1971 Volkswagen 1302 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 | 1971 Volkswagen 1302 | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Fairlane | 1302 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5766 cc | 1192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 212 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |