1958 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 1982 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1982 Ford Fairlane is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Fairlane (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1958 Austin-Healey 100. (101 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin-Healey 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 280 kg more than 1958 Austin-Healey 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1982 Ford Fairlane (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin-Healey 100. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin-Healey 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin-Healey 100 | 1982 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Ford |
| Model | 100 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2950 mm |
