1979 Ford Fairlane vs. 1965 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1979 Ford Fairlane is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Fairlane (185 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 850 kg more than 1965 Toyota Publica. 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, 1979 Ford Fairlane (344 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Toyota Publica. (55 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Fairlane | 1965 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Fairlane | Publica |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4940 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2140 mm |
