1973 Triumph GT6 vs. 1994 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1994 Ford Fairlane is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Triumph GT6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Triumph GT6 would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Fairlane (205 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1973 Triumph GT6. (104 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1973 Triumph GT6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 660 kg more than 1973 Triumph GT6. 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, 1994 Ford Fairlane (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Triumph GT6. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Triumph GT6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Triumph GT6 | 1994 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Triumph | Ford |
| Model | GT6 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74.7 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2120 mm | 2930 mm |
