1983 Ford Fairlane vs. 1969 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 1983 Ford Fairlane is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 6,549 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Pontiac GTO (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1983 Ford Fairlane. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 230 kg more than 1969 Pontiac GTO.
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, 1969 Pontiac GTO (603 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Fairlane. (326 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Fairlane | 1969 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Fairlane | GTO |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 6549 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 603 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 104.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2950 mm |
