1959 Austin-Healey 3000 vs. 1982 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1982 Ford Fairlane is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin-Healey 3000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 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 1 more horse power than 1959 Austin-Healey 3000. (124 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin-Healey 3000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 257 kg more than 1959 Austin-Healey 3000. 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, 1982 Ford Fairlane (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin-Healey 3000. (237 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin-Healey 3000. 1982 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 has manual transmission. 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin-Healey 3000 | 1982 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Ford |
Model | 3000 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1959 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2911 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1143 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 |