1969 Fiat 124 vs. 1974 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1974 Ford Fairlane is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ford Fairlane (153 HP) has 94 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 522 kg more than 1969 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, 1974 Ford Fairlane (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 124 | 1974 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 124 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 153 HP |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2950 mm |
