1989 Ford Fairlane vs. 1972 Nissan Fairlady
To start off, 1989 Ford Fairlane is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Nissan Fairlady. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Nissan Fairlady would be higher. At 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Fairlane (186 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1972 Nissan Fairlady. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan Fairlady. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 565 kg more than 1972 Nissan Fairlady. 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, 1989 Ford Fairlane (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan Fairlady. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan Fairlady.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Fairlane | 1972 Nissan Fairlady | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Fairlane | Fairlady |
Year Released | 1989 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3949 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 186 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2310 mm |