1973 Ford Fairlane vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 605 kg more than 1973 Ford Fairlane.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender 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 Land Rover Defender 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 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ford Fairlane | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Fairlane | Defender |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4097 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2800 mm |
