1981 Ford Fairlane vs. 1970 Triumph GT6
To start off, 1981 Ford Fairlane is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Triumph GT6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Triumph GT6 would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Fairlane (124 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1970 Triumph GT6. (104 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1970 Triumph GT6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 540 kg more than 1970 Triumph GT6. 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, 1981 Ford Fairlane (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Triumph GT6. (159 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Triumph GT6. 1981 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1970 Triumph GT6 has manual transmission. 1970 Triumph GT6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Fairlane | 1970 Triumph GT6 | |
| Make | Ford | Triumph |
| Model | Fairlane | GT6 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2110 mm |
