1981 Simca 2 Litres vs. 1994 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1994 Ford Fairlane is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Simca 2 Litres. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Simca 2 Litres would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 455 kg more than 1981 Simca 2 Litres.
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. 1994 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1981 Simca 2 Litres has manual transmission. 1981 Simca 2 Litres will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Simca 2 Litres | 1994 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Simca | Ford |
Model | 2 Litres | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1981 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1981 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 205 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2930 mm |