1982 Ford Fairlane vs. 1969 Seat 1430
To start off, 1982 Ford Fairlane is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Seat 1430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Seat 1430 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 55 more horse power than 1969 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1969 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 470 kg more than 1969 Seat 1430. 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 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Fairlane | 1969 Seat 1430 | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Fairlane | 1430 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1436 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2430 mm |
