1975 Ford Fairlane vs. 1963 Seat 1400
To start off, 1975 Ford Fairlane is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Seat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Seat 1400 would be higher. At 4,096 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Fairlane (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1963 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1963 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 385 kg more than 1963 Seat 1400. 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, 1975 Ford Fairlane (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Seat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Seat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Fairlane | 1963 Seat 1400 | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Fairlane | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4096 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2660 mm |
