1967 Fiat 124 vs. 1989 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1989 Ford Fairlane is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 124 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) has 127 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 630 kg more than 1967 Fiat 124. 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 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 124. 1989 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1967 Fiat 124 has manual transmission. 1967 Fiat 124 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:
1967 Fiat 124 | 1989 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 124 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1967 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1196 cc | 3949 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 186 HP |
Torque | 87 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 | 930 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2930 mm |