1961 Fiat 1300 vs. 1973 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1973 Ford Fairlane is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 1300 would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Fairlane (212 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 1300. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 655 kg more than 1961 Fiat 1300. 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, 1973 Ford Fairlane (427 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1300. (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1300. 1973 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1961 Fiat 1300 has manual transmission. 1961 Fiat 1300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 1300 | 1973 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 1300 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1481 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2950 mm |
