1973 Ford Fairlane vs. 2002 Mini Cooper

To start off, 2002 Mini Cooper is newer by 29 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 49 more horse power than 2002 Mini Cooper. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2002 Mini Cooper.

Because 1973 Ford Fairlane is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Mini Cooper, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mini Cooper. (210 Nm). This means 1973 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mini Cooper. 1973 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 2002 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2002 Mini Cooper 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.

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