1979 Ford Fairlane vs. 2009 Ford GT
To start off, 2009 Ford GT is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford GT (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 308 more horse power than 1979 Ford Fairlane. (185 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford GT weights approximately 90 kg more than 1979 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, 2009 Ford GT (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Fairlane. (344 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Fairlane. 1979 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford GT has manual transmission. 2009 Ford GT 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 | 2009 Ford GT | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Fairlane | GT |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4940 cc | 5409 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2720 mm |
