1973 Ford Fairlane vs. 2010 Scion tC
To start off, 2010 Scion tC 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 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Scion tC (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1973 Ford Fairlane. (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Scion tC should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 132 kg more than 2010 Scion tC.
Because 1973 Ford Fairlane is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Scion tC, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Scion tC. (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Scion tC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ford Fairlane | 2010 Scion tC | |
| Make | Ford | Scion |
| Model | Fairlane | tC |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4097 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1318 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2700 mm |
