1988 Ford Fairlane vs. 1958 Ford 17
To start off, 1988 Ford Fairlane is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford 17 would be higher. At 4,089 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Fairlane (138 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1958 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 515 kg more than 1958 Ford 17. 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, 1988 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford 17. (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Fairlane | 1958 Ford 17 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Fairlane | 17 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4089 cc | 1698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2610 mm |
