1973 Ford Fairlane vs. 2013 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2013 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 40 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 16 more horse power than 2013 Ford Transit Connect. (134 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 139 kg more than 1973 Ford Fairlane.
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, 2013 Ford Transit Connect, 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 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Transit Connect. (174 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Transit Connect.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ford Fairlane | 2013 Ford Transit Connect | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Fairlane | Transit Connect |
Year Released | 1973 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1589 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4587 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2113 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 2014 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2911 mm |