1973 Ford Fairlane vs. 2010 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2010 Suzuki Equator 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, 1973 Ford Fairlane (212 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2010 Suzuki Equator. (150 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2010 Suzuki Equator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 640 kg more than 2010 Suzuki Equator. 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, 1973 Ford Fairlane (427 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Suzuki Equator. (171 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Suzuki Equator.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ford Fairlane | 2010 Suzuki Equator | |
Make | Ford | Suzuki |
Model | Fairlane | Equator |
Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5766 cc | 2501 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 212 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3200 mm |