1973 Ford Fairlane vs. 1999 Samsung SM5
To start off, 1999 Samsung SM5 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 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Fairlane (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1999 Samsung SM5. (122 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1999 Samsung SM5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 130 kg more than 1999 Samsung SM5. 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 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Samsung SM5. (162 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Samsung SM5.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ford Fairlane | 1999 Samsung SM5 | |
Make | Ford | Samsung |
Model | Fairlane | SM5 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 1838 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |