1980 Ford Fairlane vs. 1975 Holden Gemini
To start off, 1980 Ford Fairlane is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Holden Gemini. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Holden Gemini would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Fairlane (124 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1975 Holden Gemini. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1975 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 504 kg more than 1975 Holden Gemini. 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, 1980 Ford Fairlane (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Holden Gemini. (127 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Holden Gemini. 1980 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1975 Holden Gemini has manual transmission. 1975 Holden Gemini will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Fairlane | 1975 Holden Gemini | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Fairlane | Gemini |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |
