1979 Ford Fairlane vs. 2002 Honda Insight
To start off, 2002 Honda Insight is newer by 23 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, 1979 Ford Fairlane (124 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2002 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 560 kg more than 2002 Honda Insight. 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, 2002 Honda Insight, 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 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Insight. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Insight. 1979 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda Insight has manual transmission. 2002 Honda Insight 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 | 2002 Honda Insight | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Fairlane | Insight |
Year Released | 1979 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |