1975 Ford Fairlane vs. 1996 GAZ 3110
To start off, 1996 GAZ 3110 is newer by 21 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, 1975 Ford Fairlane (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1996 GAZ 3110. (112 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1996 GAZ 3110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 50 kg more than 1996 GAZ 3110. 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 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 GAZ 3110. (260 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 GAZ 3110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Fairlane | 1996 GAZ 3110 | |
| Make | Ford | GAZ |
| Model | Fairlane | 3110 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4096 cc | 2133 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2810 mm |
