1973 Ford Fairlane vs. 1995 Ford Ranger
To start off, 1995 Ford Ranger is newer by 22 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 53 more horse power than 1995 Ford Ranger. (159 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 160 kg more than 1995 Ford Ranger. 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 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Ranger. (305 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ford Fairlane | 1995 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Fairlane | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 4014 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2840 mm |
