1974 Ford Fairlane vs. 1967 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 1974 Ford Fairlane is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 TVR Tuscan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 TVR Tuscan would be higher. At 4,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 TVR Tuscan (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1974 Ford Fairlane. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 422 kg more than 1967 TVR Tuscan.
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, 1967 TVR Tuscan (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Fairlane. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1967 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Ford Fairlane | 1967 TVR Tuscan | |
Make | Ford | TVR |
Model | Fairlane | Tuscan |
Year Released | 1974 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 4727 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 426 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2290 mm |