1984 Ford Fairlane vs. 1963 Seat 1400
To start off, 1984 Ford Fairlane is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Seat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Seat 1400 would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Fairlane (131 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1963 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1963 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 565 kg more than 1963 Seat 1400. 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, 1984 Ford Fairlane (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Seat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Seat 1400. 1984 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1963 Seat 1400 has manual transmission. 1963 Seat 1400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Fairlane | 1963 Seat 1400 | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Fairlane | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2660 mm |
