1973 Ford Fairlane vs. 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
To start off, 1979 Pontiac Trans Am is newer by 6 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 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Pontiac Trans Am (220 HP) has 70 more horse power than 1973 Ford Fairlane. (150 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Pontiac Trans Am should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Fairlane.
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, 1979 Pontiac Trans Am (434 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Fairlane. (339 Nm). This means 1979 Pontiac Trans Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ford Fairlane | 1979 Pontiac Trans Am | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Fairlane | Trans Am |
Year Released | 1973 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 6555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 220 HP |
Torque | 339 Nm | 434 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 104.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2750 mm |