1987 Fiat Uno vs. 1976 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1987 Fiat Uno is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Fairlane (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1987 Fiat Uno. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1987 Fiat Uno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 762 kg more than 1987 Fiat Uno. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 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 1976 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Fiat Uno, 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, 1976 Ford Fairlane (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Fiat Uno. (67 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Fiat Uno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Fiat Uno | 1976 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Uno | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2950 mm |
