1976 Ford Fairlane vs. 2012 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2012 Dodge Durango is newer by 36 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Durango (360 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1976 Ford Fairlane. (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Durango weights approximately 876 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, 2012 Dodge Durango (528 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Fairlane. (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Fairlane | 2012 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | Ford | Dodge |
| Model | Fairlane | Durango |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5150 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 528 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 2328 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1801 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3043 mm |
