1975 Ford Fairlane vs. 1963 Steyr 650T

To start off, 1975 Ford Fairlane is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Steyr 650T. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Steyr 650T 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 128 more horse power than 1963 Steyr 650T. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1963 Steyr 650T. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 950 kg more than 1963 Steyr 650T. 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 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Steyr 650T. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Steyr 650T.

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