1973 Ford Fairlane vs. 1999 GMC Safari
To start off, 1999 GMC Safari is newer by 26 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 4,291 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1973 Ford Fairlane. (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Safari weights approximately 505 kg more than 1973 Ford Fairlane. 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 (339 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ford Fairlane | 1999 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Fairlane | Safari |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4097 cc | 4291 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2830 mm |
