1985 Alpine V6 vs. 1974 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1985 Alpine V6 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alpine V6 (158 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1974 Ford Fairlane. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 342 kg more than 1985 Alpine V6.
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, 1974 Ford Fairlane (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alpine V6. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alpine V6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alpine V6 | 1974 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | V6 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2848 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2950 mm |
