1973 Ford Fairlane vs. 1998 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 1998 SsangYong Chairman H 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. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Fairlane (212 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1998 SsangYong Chairman H. (209 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1998 SsangYong Chairman H. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 22 kg more than 1973 Ford Fairlane.
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 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 SsangYong Chairman H. (318 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 SsangYong Chairman H.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ford Fairlane | 1998 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Ford | SsangYong |
| Model | Fairlane | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1637 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2910 mm |
