1945 Fiat 500 vs. 1989 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1989 Ford Fairlane is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Fairlane (186 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1945 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1945 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 1025 kg more than 1945 Fiat 500. 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. 1989 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1945 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1945 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1945 Fiat 500 | 1989 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 500 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1945 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 569 cc | 3949 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3220 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2930 mm |
