1959 Ford Fairlane vs. 1996 Plymouth Prowler
To start off, 1996 Plymouth Prowler is newer by 37 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, 1996 Plymouth Prowler (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1959 Ford Fairlane. (168 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Prowler should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 810 kg more than 1996 Plymouth Prowler.
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 | 1996 Plymouth Prowler | |
| Make | Ford | Plymouth |
| Model | Fairlane | Prowler |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 3518 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 253 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2094 kg | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2880 mm |
