1974 Ford Fairlane vs. 1984 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1984 Ford Falcon is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ford Fairlane (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1984 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 78 kg more than 1984 Ford Falcon. 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, 1974 Ford Fairlane (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Falcon. (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Ford Fairlane | 1984 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Fairlane | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 3273 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2840 mm |
