1979 Dodge Aspen vs. 1975 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1979 Dodge Aspen is newer by 4 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 48 more horse power than 1979 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1979 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 35 kg more than 1975 Ford Fairlane.
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, 1975 Ford Fairlane (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Dodge Aspen. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Dodge Aspen | 1975 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Aspen | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1979 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3685 cc | 4096 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 117.5 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2950 mm |