1973 Ford Fairlane vs. 2010 GMC Savana
To start off, 2010 GMC Savana is newer by 37 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, 2010 GMC Savana (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1973 Ford Fairlane. (212 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Savana weights approximately 787 kg more than 1973 Ford Fairlane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 GMC Savana (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Fairlane. (427 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ford Fairlane | 2010 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Fairlane | Savana |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 2402 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 2073 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3429 mm |
