1997 Ford Falcon vs. 1973 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1997 Ford Falcon is newer by 24 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), 1997 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Falcon (301 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1973 Ford Fairlane. (150 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Falcon weights approximately 224 kg more than 1973 Ford Fairlane. 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, 1997 Ford Falcon (515 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Fairlane. (339 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Ford Falcon | 1973 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Falcon | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1997 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5766 cc | 4097 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 515 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1674 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2950 mm |