1976 Ford Fairlane vs. 1959 Rover P4
To start off, 1976 Ford Fairlane is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P4 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 63 more horse power than 1959 Rover P4. (92 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 2 kg more than 1959 Rover P4. 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 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P4. (168 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Fairlane | 1959 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | Fairlane | P4 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2625 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 92 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2830 mm |
