1975 Ford Maverick vs. 1993 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1993 Ford Fairlane is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Fairlane (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1975 Ford Maverick. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 350 kg more than 1975 Ford Maverick. 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, 1993 Ford Fairlane (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Maverick. (205 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Maverick | 1993 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Maverick | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3272 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 348 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2930 mm |
