1981 Ford Fairlane vs. 1954 Rover P4
To start off, 1981 Ford Fairlane is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Rover P4 would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Fairlane (124 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1954 Rover P4. (80 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1954 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Rover P4 weights approximately 84 kg more than 1981 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, 1981 Ford Fairlane (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Rover P4. (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Rover P4. 1981 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1954 Rover P4 has manual transmission. 1954 Rover P4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Fairlane | 1954 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | Fairlane | P4 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 2230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1484 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2830 mm |
