1980 Ford Fairlane vs. 1959 Rover P5
To start off, 1980 Ford Fairlane is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P5 would be higher. 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 18 more horse power than 1959 Rover P5. (106 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P5 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1980 Ford Fairlane.
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 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P5. (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Fairlane | 1959 Rover P5 | |
Make | Ford | Rover |
Model | Fairlane | P5 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 222 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1584 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2820 mm |