1960 Cadillac Biarritz vs. 1990 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1990 Ford Fairlane is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Cadillac Biarritz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Cadillac Biarritz would be higher. At 6,389 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac Biarritz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Cadillac Biarritz (210 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1990 Ford Fairlane. (186 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac Biarritz should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Biarritz weights approximately 740 kg more than 1990 Ford Fairlane. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1960 Cadillac Biarritz (590 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Fairlane. (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1960 Cadillac Biarritz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Cadillac Biarritz | 1990 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Biarritz | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6389 cc | 3948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 1555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2930 mm |
