1960 Fiat 600 vs. 1994 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1994 Ford Fairlane is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Fairlane (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 780 kg more than 1960 Fiat 600. 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, 1994 Ford Fairlane (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 600. 1994 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1960 Fiat 600 has manual transmission. 1960 Fiat 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fiat 600 | 1994 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 600 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 348 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2930 mm |
