1975 Ford Fairlane vs. 2007 TVR Sagaris
To start off, 2007 TVR Sagaris is newer by 32 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, 2007 TVR Sagaris (345 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1975 Ford Fairlane. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 TVR Sagaris should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 220 kg more than 2007 TVR Sagaris.
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, 2007 TVR Sagaris (391 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Fairlane. (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 TVR Sagaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Fairlane | 2007 TVR Sagaris | |
| Make | Ford | TVR |
| Model | Fairlane | Sagaris |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4096 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2370 mm |
