1982 Ford Fairlane vs. 1949 Lancia Aprilia
To start off, 1982 Ford Fairlane is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Lancia Aprilia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Lancia Aprilia would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1982 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1949 Lancia Aprilia has manual transmission. 1949 Lancia Aprilia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Fairlane | 1949 Lancia Aprilia | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Fairlane | Aprilia |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1486 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2760 mm |
