1981 Ford Fairlane vs. 1956 Renault Colorale
To start off, 1981 Ford Fairlane is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Renault Colorale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Renault Colorale 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 73 more horse power than 1956 Renault Colorale. (51 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1956 Renault Colorale. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Renault Colorale weights approximately 185 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. 1981 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1956 Renault Colorale has manual transmission. 1956 Renault Colorale 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 | 1956 Renault Colorale | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Fairlane | Colorale |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2670 mm |
