1973 Ford Fairlane vs. 2012 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2012 Fiat Panda is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Fairlane (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Panda. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 440 kg more than 2012 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 Ford Fairlane is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Fiat Panda, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1973 Ford Fairlane (339 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Panda. (145 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ford Fairlane | 2012 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Ford | Fiat |
| Model | Fairlane | Panda |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4097 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2310 mm |
