1959 Fiat 1500 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 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1500 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 46 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (79 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500.
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) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (109 Nm). This means 1982 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500. 1982 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1959 Fiat 1500 has manual transmission. 1959 Fiat 1500 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 Fiat 1500 | 1982 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 1500 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1481 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2950 mm |
