1976 Ford Fairlane vs. 1957 Steyr 500
To start off, 1976 Ford Fairlane is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Steyr 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Steyr 500 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Fairlane (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1957 Steyr 500. (16 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1957 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 1007 kg more than 1957 Steyr 500. 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, 1976 Ford Fairlane (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Steyr 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Fairlane | 1957 Steyr 500 | |
| Make | Ford | Steyr |
| Model | Fairlane | 500 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1957 |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 16 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 1850 mm |
