1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 1985 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1985 Ford Fairlane is newer by 26 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 4,089 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Fairlane (137 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (79 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 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, 1985 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (109 Nm). This means 1985 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1500 | 1985 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 1500 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1481 cc | 4089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2950 mm |
