1959 Ford Fairlane vs. 1987 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1987 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 28 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 20 more horse power than 1987 Ford Crown Victoria. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 394 kg more than 1987 Ford Crown Victoria. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Fairlane | 1987 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Fairlane | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2094 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2910 mm |
