2007 Chevrolet Express vs. 1980 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Express is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Express (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1980 Ford Fairlane. (124 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 326 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Express.
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, 2007 Chevrolet Express (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Fairlane. (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Express | 1980 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Express | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4802 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1404 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2950 mm |
