1964 Fiat 1300 vs. 1989 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1989 Ford Fairlane is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat 1300 would be higher. At 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Fairlane (186 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 1300. (64 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 600 kg more than 1964 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, 1989 Ford Fairlane (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 1300. (93 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 1300. 1989 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1964 Fiat 1300 has manual transmission. 1964 Fiat 1300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Fiat 1300 | 1989 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 1300 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1964 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1293 cc | 3949 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 186 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2930 mm |