1975 Ford Fairlane vs. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (225 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1975 Ford Fairlane. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 806 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.
Because 2012 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Fairlane. (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Fairlane | 2012 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Fairlane | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4096 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1941 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2893 mm |
