1975 Ford Fairlane vs. 2011 Ford F-150
To start off, 2011 Ford F-150 is newer by 36 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-150 (411 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 1975 Ford Fairlane. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1096 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, 2011 Ford F-150 (588 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Fairlane. (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Fairlane | 2011 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Fairlane | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4096 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 411 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2546 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3670 mm |
