1976 Ford Fairlane vs. 1973 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1976 Ford Fairlane is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Violet 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 91 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 512 kg more than 1973 Nissan Violet. 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, 1976 Ford Fairlane (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Violet. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Fairlane | 1973 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Fairlane | Violet |
Year Released | 1976 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1427 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2460 mm |