1956 Fiat 1600 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 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 1600 would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1994 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1956 Fiat 1600 has manual transmission. 1956 Fiat 1600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Fiat 1600 | 1994 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 1600 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1956 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1589 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 198 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2930 mm |