2005 Ford Fairlane vs. 1979 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 2005 Ford Fairlane is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 660 kg more than 1979 Nissan Bluebird.
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. 2005 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1979 Nissan Bluebird has manual transmission. 1979 Nissan Bluebird will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Fairlane | 1979 Nissan Bluebird | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Fairlane | Bluebird |
Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2660 mm |