1977 Fiat Campagnola vs. 1975 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1977 Fiat Campagnola is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,096 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Fairlane (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1977 Fiat Campagnola. (79 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat Campagnola. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Fiat Campagnola weights approximately 160 kg more than 1975 Ford Fairlane.
Because 1977 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Ford Fairlane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 Fiat Campagnola will offer significantly more control. 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, 1975 Ford Fairlane (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat Campagnola. (148 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat Campagnola.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Fiat Campagnola | 1975 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Campagnola | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 4096 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2950 mm |
