1973 Ford Fairlane vs. 1990 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 1990 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 17 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, 1990 Nissan 300 ZX (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1973 Ford Fairlane. (212 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 30 kg more than 1990 Nissan 300 ZX.
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 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Nissan 300 ZX. (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Nissan 300 ZX. 1973 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1990 Nissan 300 ZX has manual transmission. 1990 Nissan 300 ZX 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 | 1990 Nissan 300 ZX | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Fairlane | 300 ZX |
Year Released | 1973 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5766 cc | 2960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 212 HP | 279 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2580 mm |