1973 Ford Fairlane vs. 1976 Holden Sunbird
To start off, 1976 Holden Sunbird is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Fairlane 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 108 more horse power than 1976 Holden Sunbird. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1976 Holden Sunbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 470 kg more than 1976 Holden Sunbird. 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 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Holden Sunbird. (224 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Holden Sunbird.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ford Fairlane | 1976 Holden Sunbird | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Fairlane | Sunbird |
Year Released | 1973 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5766 cc | 2832 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 212 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2590 mm |