1983 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1972 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1983 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Fairlane (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1983 Chevrolet Caprice. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1983 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 270 kg more than 1972 Ford Fairlane.
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, 1983 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Fairlane. (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1983 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Chevrolet Caprice | 1972 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Caprice | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1983 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5001 cc | 4097 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94.9 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2950 mm |