1982 Ford Fairlane vs. 1977 Seat 127

To start off, 1982 Ford Fairlane is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Seat 127. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Seat 127 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 78 more horse power than 1977 Seat 127. (47 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1977 Seat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 695 kg more than 1977 Seat 127. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1982 Ford Fairlane is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1982 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 Seat 127, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Seat 127. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Seat 127.

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