1988 Bitter Type III vs. 1959 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1988 Bitter Type III is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Bitter Type III (211 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1959 Ford Fairlane. (168 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Bitter Type III should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 794 kg more than 1988 Bitter Type III.
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. 1959 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1988 Bitter Type III has manual transmission. 1988 Bitter Type III will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Bitter Type III | 1959 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Bitter | Ford |
Model | Type III | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1988 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3849 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 2094 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 3000 mm |