1988 Ford Fairlane vs. 1964 Seat 600
To start off, 1988 Ford Fairlane is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Seat 600 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 114 more horse power than 1964 Seat 600. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1964 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 1055 kg more than 1964 Seat 600. 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 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Seat 600. (47 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Fairlane | 1964 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Fairlane | 600 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4089 cc | 767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 47 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2010 mm |
