1987 Ford Fairlane vs. 1967 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1987 Ford Fairlane is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 4,088 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Fairlane (137 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1967 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 745 kg more than 1967 Ford Corsair. 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, 1987 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Fairlane | 1967 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Fairlane | Corsair |
Year Released | 1987 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4088 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2570 mm |