2006 Ford F-250 vs. 1976 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2006 Ford F-250 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,200 cc, 2006 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-250 (177 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1976 Ford Fairlane. (155 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-250 weights approximately 264 kg more than 1976 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, 2006 Ford F-250 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Fairlane. (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford F-250 | 1976 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | F-250 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4200 cc | 3984 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2950 mm |
