1975 Ford Fairlane vs. 2012 Tata Sumo
To start off, 2012 Tata Sumo is newer by 37 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 79 more horse power than 2012 Tata Sumo. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Sumo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Tata Sumo weights approximately 350 kg more than 1975 Ford Fairlane.
Because 2012 Tata Sumo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Ford Fairlane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Tata Sumo will offer significantly more control. 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 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Sumo. (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Sumo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Fairlane | 2012 Tata Sumo | |
| Make | Ford | Tata |
| Model | Fairlane | Sumo |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4096 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4258 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1726 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1925 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2425 mm |
