1988 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1973 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Fairlane (212 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1988 Chevrolet Camaro. (133 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1988 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 1973 Ford Fairlane (427 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Chevrolet Camaro. (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Chevrolet Camaro | 1973 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Camaro | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1988 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2835 cc | 5766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 212 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 223 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2950 mm |