1975 Ford Fairlane vs. 1990 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 1990 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 15 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 4,096 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Nissan 300 ZX (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1975 Ford Fairlane. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 135 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, 1990 Nissan 300 ZX (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Fairlane. (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1990 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Fairlane | 1990 Nissan 300 ZX | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Fairlane | 300 ZX |
Year Released | 1975 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4096 cc | 2960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 279 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 326 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2580 mm |