1973 Ford Fairlane vs. 2006 Isuzu KB
To start off, 2006 Isuzu KB is newer by 33 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 23 more horse power than 2006 Isuzu KB. (127 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2006 Isuzu KB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Isuzu KB weights approximately 450 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 (339 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Isuzu KB. (207 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Isuzu KB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ford Fairlane | 2006 Isuzu KB | |
| Make | Ford | Isuzu |
| Model | Fairlane | KB |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4097 cc | 2405 cc |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 207 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3060 mm |
