1973 Ford Fairlane vs. 2011 Honda Insight
To start off, 2011 Honda Insight is newer by 38 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 52 more horse power than 2011 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 209 kg more than 2011 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Honda Insight, 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 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ford Fairlane | 2011 Honda Insight | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Fairlane | Insight |
Year Released | 1973 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 1300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1241 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4376 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1694 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1427 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2550 mm |