1995 Ford Fairlane vs. 1971 Holden Torana
To start off, 1995 Ford Fairlane is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Torana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Torana would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Fairlane (206 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1971 Holden Torana. (94 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 630 kg more than 1971 Holden Torana. 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, 1995 Ford Fairlane (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Torana. (163 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Torana.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Fairlane | 1971 Holden Torana | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Fairlane | Torana |
Year Released | 1995 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2261 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 206 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2550 mm |