1983 Ford Fairlane vs. 1970 Rover 3.5
To start off, 1983 Ford Fairlane is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Rover 3.5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Rover 3.5 would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Rover 3.5 (149 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1983 Ford Fairlane. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Rover 3.5 should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Rover 3.5 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1983 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, 1983 Ford Fairlane (326 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Rover 3.5. (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Rover 3.5. 1970 Rover 3.5 has automatic transmission and 1983 Ford Fairlane has manual transmission. 1983 Ford Fairlane will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Rover 3.5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Ford Fairlane | 1970 Rover 3.5 | |
Make | Ford | Rover |
Model | Fairlane | 3.5 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 326 Nm | 276 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1635 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2820 mm |