1976 Ford Fairlane vs. 2011 Infiniti G25
To start off, 2011 Infiniti G25 is newer by 35 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, 2011 Infiniti G25 (218 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1976 Ford Fairlane. (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti G25 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Infiniti G25 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1976 Ford Fairlane. 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 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Infiniti G25. (254 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Infiniti G25.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Fairlane | 2011 Infiniti G25 | |
| Make | Ford | Infiniti |
| Model | Fairlane | G25 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 254 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1617 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4773 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1773 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2850 mm |
