1975 Ford Torino vs. 1991 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1991 Ford Fairlane is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Torino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Torino would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Fairlane (186 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1975 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Torino weights approximately 55 kg more than 1991 Ford Fairlane.
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, 1991 Ford Fairlane (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Torino. (250 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Torino. 1991 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1975 Ford Torino has manual transmission. 1975 Ford Torino will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Torino | 1991 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Torino | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1975 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 3948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 186 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1595 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2930 mm |