1973 Ford Fairlane vs. 1986 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1986 Talbot Samba is newer by 13 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 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 106 more horse power than 1986 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1986 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 710 kg more than 1986 Talbot Samba. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Ford Fairlane (339 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Talbot Samba. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ford Fairlane | 1986 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Ford | Talbot |
| Model | Fairlane | Samba |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4097 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 62 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2350 mm |
