1973 Ford Fairlane vs. 2007 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2007 Honda CR-V is newer by 34 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 2 more horse power than 2007 Honda CR-V. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda CR-V weights approximately 154 kg more than 1973 Ford Fairlane.
Because 2007 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Ford Fairlane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda CR-V will offer significantly more control. 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 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda CR-V. (192 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ford Fairlane | 2007 Honda CR-V | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Fairlane | CR-V |
Year Released | 1973 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 96.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1604 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2640 mm |