1976 Ford Fairlane vs. 1971 Honda Z
To start off, 1976 Ford Fairlane is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Honda Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Honda Z would be higher. 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 131 more horse power than 1971 Honda Z. (24 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 942 kg more than 1971 Honda Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Ford Fairlane is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Honda Z, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Z. (30 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Fairlane | 1971 Honda Z | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Fairlane | Z |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 355 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 30 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2010 mm |
