1973 Ford Fairlane vs. 1992 Renault Alpine
To start off, 1992 Renault Alpine is newer by 19 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, 1992 Renault Alpine (251 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1973 Ford Fairlane. (212 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Renault Alpine should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 195 kg more than 1992 Renault Alpine.
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 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Renault Alpine. (351 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Renault Alpine. 1973 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1992 Renault Alpine has manual transmission. 1992 Renault Alpine 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 | 1992 Renault Alpine | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Fairlane | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 73 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2350 mm |
