1974 Ford Fairlane vs. 2011 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 37 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, 2011 Chevrolet Colorado (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1974 Ford Fairlane. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 186 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Colorado.
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 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Colorado. (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Ford Fairlane | 2011 Chevrolet Colorado | |
Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
Model | Fairlane | Colorado |
Year Released | 1974 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3210 mm |