1973 Ford Fairlane vs. 1998 Nissan Gloria
To start off, 1998 Nissan Gloria is newer by 25 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 85 kg more than 1998 Nissan Gloria.
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. 1973 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1998 Nissan Gloria has manual transmission. 1998 Nissan Gloria 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 | 1998 Nissan Gloria | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Fairlane | Gloria |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1998 |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1770 mm |
