1968 Ford Fairlane vs. 1970 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1970 Volkswagen 1600 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Fairlane (152 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1970 Volkswagen 1600.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Fairlane | 1970 Volkswagen 1600 | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Fairlane | 1600 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5766 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1640 mm |