1982 Ford Fairlane vs. 1962 Seat 600
To start off, 1982 Ford Fairlane is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Seat 600 would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Fairlane (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1962 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1962 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 825 kg more than 1962 Seat 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1982 Ford Fairlane (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Fairlane | 1962 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Fairlane | 600 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2010 mm |
