1979 Ford Fairlane vs. 1980 Matra-Simca Murena
To start off, 1980 Matra-Simca Murena is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Matra-Simca Murena (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1979 Ford Fairlane. (124 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Matra-Simca Murena should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 349 kg more than 1980 Matra-Simca Murena.
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. 1979 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1980 Matra-Simca Murena has manual transmission. 1980 Matra-Simca Murena 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 | 1980 Matra-Simca Murena | |
Make | Ford | Matra-Simca |
Model | Fairlane | Murena |
Year Released | 1979 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2156 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1051 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2440 mm |