1959 Ford Fairlane vs. 1961 Innocenti 950

To start off, 1961 Innocenti 950 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ford Fairlane (168 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1961 Innocenti 950. (40 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1961 Innocenti 950. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 1399 kg more than 1961 Innocenti 950. 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. 1959 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1961 Innocenti 950 has manual transmission. 1961 Innocenti 950 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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