1983 Ford Fairlane vs. 1968 Trabant P 601
To start off, 1983 Ford Fairlane is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Trabant P 601. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Trabant P 601 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 105 more horse power than 1968 Trabant P 601. (26 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1968 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 1015 kg more than 1968 Trabant P 601. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1983 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 1983 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1968 Trabant P 601, 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, 1983 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Trabant P 601. (54 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Fairlane | 1968 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | Ford | Trabant |
| Model | Fairlane | P 601 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2030 mm |
