1973 Ford Fairlane vs. 2000 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2000 Ford Falcon is newer by 27 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, 2000 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1973 Ford Fairlane. (212 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 97 kg more than 2000 Ford Falcon.
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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Falcon. 1973 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 2000 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 2000 Ford Falcon 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 | 2000 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Fairlane | Falcon |
Year Released | 1973 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5766 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 212 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1518 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2800 mm |