1980 Ford Fairlane vs. 2012 Honda Insight
To start off, 2012 Honda Insight is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Fairlane 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 26 more horse power than 2012 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 152 kg more than 2012 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 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 1980 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 1980 Ford Fairlane (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Fairlane | 2012 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Fairlane | Insight |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1252 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2550 mm |
