1976 Dodge Aspen vs. 1976 Ford Fairlane
To start off, both 1976 Dodge Aspen and 1976 Ford Fairlane were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Fairlane (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1976 Dodge Aspen. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1976 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 33 kg more than 1976 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, 1976 Ford Fairlane (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Dodge Aspen. (244 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Dodge Aspen | 1976 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Aspen | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3685 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1452 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2950 mm |