1973 Ford Fairlane vs. 2007 Renault Clio
To start off, 2007 Renault Clio 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 39 more horse power than 2007 Renault Clio. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Clio weights approximately 30 kg more than 1973 Ford Fairlane.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Ford Fairlane (339 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Clio. (151 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ford Fairlane | 2007 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Fairlane | Clio |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4097 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2580 mm |
