1966 Fiat 500 vs. 1987 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1987 Ford Fairlane is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 4,088 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Fairlane (137 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 1090 kg more than 1966 Fiat 500. 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, 1987 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat 500 | 1987 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 500 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 4088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2950 mm |
