1975 De Tomaso Longchamp vs. 1975 Ford Fairlane
To start off, both 1975 De Tomaso Longchamp and 1975 Ford Fairlane were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,762 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 De Tomaso Longchamp is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 De Tomaso Longchamp (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1975 Ford Fairlane. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 De Tomaso Longchamp should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 De Tomaso Longchamp weights approximately 250 kg more than 1975 Ford Fairlane. 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, 1975 De Tomaso Longchamp (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Fairlane. (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1975 De Tomaso Longchamp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
1975 De Tomaso Longchamp | 1975 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
Model | Longchamp | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5762 cc | 4096 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2950 mm |