1956 Fiat 1400 vs. 1994 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1994 Ford Fairlane is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Fairlane (205 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1400. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 395 kg more than 1956 Fiat 1400. 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, 1994 Ford Fairlane (357 Nm) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1400. (134 Nm). This means 1994 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Fiat 1400 | 1994 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 1400 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1900 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2930 mm |
