1975 Ford Fairlane vs. 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 is newer by 27 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. In terms of performance, 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 395 more horse power than 1975 Ford Fairlane. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 346 kg more than 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1.
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, 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Fairlane. (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Fairlane | 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Fairlane | R 390 GT1 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1104 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2730 mm |
