1986 Austin Maestro vs. 1979 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1986 Austin Maestro is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Fairlane (185 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1986 Austin Maestro. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1986 Austin Maestro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 515 kg more than 1986 Austin Maestro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 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 1979 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Austin Maestro, 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, 1979 Ford Fairlane (344 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Austin Maestro. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Austin Maestro. 1979 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1986 Austin Maestro has manual transmission. 1986 Austin Maestro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Austin Maestro | 1979 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Maestro | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1986 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1274 cc | 4940 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2950 mm |