1979 Ford Fairlane vs. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 34 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado (327 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1979 Ford Fairlane. (124 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 689 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, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Fairlane. (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Fairlane | 2013 Chevrolet Silverado | |
Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
Model | Fairlane | Silverado |
Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 5999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 327 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 414 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 2089 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 5702 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1875 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3378 mm |