1979 Ford Fairlane vs. 2010 Koenigsegg CCXR
To start off, 2010 Koenigsegg CCXR is newer by 31 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 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Koenigsegg CCXR (1,064 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 879 more horse power than 1979 Ford Fairlane. (185 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Koenigsegg CCXR should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 150 kg more than 2010 Koenigsegg CCXR.
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, 2010 Koenigsegg CCXR (1,060 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 716 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Fairlane. (344 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Koenigsegg CCXR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Fairlane. 1979 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 2010 Koenigsegg CCXR has manual transmission. 2010 Koenigsegg CCXR 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 | 2010 Koenigsegg CCXR | |
| Make | Ford | Koenigsegg |
| Model | Fairlane | CCXR |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4940 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 1064 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 1060 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4293 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1996 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2660 mm |
