1975 Ford Fairlane vs. 1976 Holden Sunbird
To start off, 1976 Holden Sunbird is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 5,044 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Holden Sunbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Holden Sunbird (247 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1975 Ford Fairlane. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Holden Sunbird should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 170 kg more than 1976 Holden Sunbird.
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, 1976 Holden Sunbird (436 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Fairlane. (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1976 Holden Sunbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Fairlane | 1976 Holden Sunbird | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Fairlane | Sunbird |
Year Released | 1975 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4096 cc | 5044 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 326 Nm | 436 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2590 mm |