2000 Ford Mustang vs. 1979 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2000 Ford Mustang is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Mustang (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1979 Ford Fairlane. (124 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 10 kg more than 2000 Ford Mustang.
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, 2000 Ford Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Fairlane. (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Fairlane. 1979 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 2000 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2000 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Mustang | 1979 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Mustang | Fairlane |
Year Released | 2000 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2950 mm |