1975 Ford Fairlane vs. 1973 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1975 Ford Fairlane is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 4,096 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Fairlane (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1973 Sunbeam Alpine. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1973 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 436 kg more than 1973 Sunbeam Alpine. 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 Ford Fairlane (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Sunbeam Alpine. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Fairlane | 1973 Sunbeam Alpine | |
Make | Ford | Sunbeam |
Model | Fairlane | Alpine |
Year Released | 1975 | 1973 |
Engine Size | 4096 cc | 1725 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 326 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1014 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |