1979 Ford Fairlane vs. 1979 Talbot 1510
To start off, both 1979 Ford Fairlane and 1979 Talbot 1510 were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Fairlane (124 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1979 Talbot 1510. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1979 Talbot 1510. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 350 kg more than 1979 Talbot 1510. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Ford Fairlane is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Talbot 1510, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Talbot 1510. (110 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Talbot 1510. 1979 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1979 Talbot 1510 has manual transmission. 1979 Talbot 1510 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Fairlane | 1979 Talbot 1510 | |
Make | Ford | Talbot |
Model | Fairlane | 1510 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2610 mm |