1975 Ford Fairlane vs. 2013 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2013 Ford Mustang is newer by 38 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Mustang (438 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 290 more horse power than 1975 Ford Fairlane. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Mustang weights approximately 201 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, 2013 Ford Mustang (515 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Fairlane. (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Fairlane | 2013 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Fairlane | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4096 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 438 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1651 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4778 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1412 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2720 mm |
