1961 Fiat 2300 vs. 1972 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1972 Ford Fairlane is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 2300 would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Fairlane (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 2300. (136 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 184 kg more than 1961 Fiat 2300. 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, 1972 Ford Fairlane (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 2300. (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 2300 | 1972 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 2300 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2277 cc | 4097 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2950 mm |
