1979 Ford Fairlane vs. 1975 Holden Torana
To start off, 1979 Ford Fairlane is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Holden Torana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Holden Torana would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Fairlane (185 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1975 Holden Torana. (101 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1975 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 314 kg more than 1975 Holden Torana. 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, 1979 Ford Fairlane (344 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Holden Torana. (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Holden Torana. 1979 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1975 Holden Torana has manual transmission. 1975 Holden Torana will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Fairlane | 1975 Holden Torana | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Fairlane | Torana |
Year Released | 1979 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4940 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2590 mm |