1983 Ford Fairlane vs. 1997 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 1997 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 TVR Speed 12 (800 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 669 more horse power than 1983 Ford Fairlane. (131 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 628 kg more than 1997 TVR Speed 12.
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, 1997 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 577 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Fairlane. (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1997 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Fairlane. 1983 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1997 TVR Speed 12 has manual transmission. 1997 TVR Speed 12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Fairlane | 1997 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Ford | TVR |
| Model | Fairlane | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 800 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2650 mm |
