1974 Fiat 124 vs. 1987 Ford Fairlane

To start off, 1987 Ford Fairlane is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 124 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) has 78 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 720 kg more than 1974 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, 1987 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 124. 1987 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1974 Fiat 124 has manual transmission. 1974 Fiat 124 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications: