1975 Ford Fairlane vs. 2006 Koenigsegg CCR
To start off, 2006 Koenigsegg CCR is newer by 31 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 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Koenigsegg CCR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Koenigsegg CCR (816 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 668 more horse power than 1975 Ford Fairlane. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Koenigsegg CCR should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 270 kg more than 2006 Koenigsegg CCR.
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, 2006 Koenigsegg CCR (920 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 594 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Fairlane. (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Koenigsegg CCR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Fairlane | 2006 Koenigsegg CCR | |
| Make | Ford | Koenigsegg |
| Model | Fairlane | CCR |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4096 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 816 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 920 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4191 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1069 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2659 mm |
