1980 Ford Fairlane vs. 1976 ZIL 117
To start off, 1980 Ford Fairlane is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 ZIL 117. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 ZIL 117 would be higher. At 6,959 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 ZIL 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 ZIL 117 (296 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1980 Ford Fairlane. (124 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 ZIL 117 should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 ZIL 117 weights approximately 1546 kg more than 1980 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, 1976 ZIL 117 (570 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Fairlane. (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1976 ZIL 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Fairlane | 1976 ZIL 117 | |
Make | Ford | ZIL |
Model | Fairlane | 117 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 6959 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 570 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 2950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 5730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2080 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3310 mm |