1976 Ford Fairlane vs. 1992 TVR Griffith
To start off, 1992 TVR Griffith is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 TVR Griffith (225 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1976 Ford Fairlane. (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 392 kg more than 1992 TVR Griffith.
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, 1992 TVR Griffith (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Fairlane. (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1992 TVR Griffith will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Fairlane | 1992 TVR Griffith | |
| Make | Ford | TVR |
| Model | Fairlane | Griffith |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 3944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2290 mm |
