1980 Chrysler 1609 vs. 1980 Ford Fairlane
To start off, both 1980 Chrysler 1609 and 1980 Ford Fairlane were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Fairlane (124 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1980 Chrysler 1609. (101 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1980 Chrysler 1609. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 304 kg more than 1980 Chrysler 1609. 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, 1980 Ford Fairlane (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Chrysler 1609. (144 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Chrysler 1609. 1980 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1980 Chrysler 1609 has manual transmission. 1980 Chrysler 1609 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Chrysler 1609 | 1980 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | 1609 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1812 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1404 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2950 mm |
