1983 Ford Fairlane vs. 1962 Simca Ariane
To start off, 1983 Ford Fairlane is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Simca Ariane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Simca Ariane would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Fairlane (131 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1962 Simca Ariane. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1962 Simca Ariane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 530 kg more than 1962 Simca Ariane. 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, 1983 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Simca Ariane. (91 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Simca Ariane. 1983 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1962 Simca Ariane has manual transmission. 1962 Simca Ariane will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Ford Fairlane | 1962 Simca Ariane | |
Make | Ford | Simca |
Model | Fairlane | Ariane |
Year Released | 1983 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2700 mm |