1988 Ford Fairlane vs. 1977 Simca 2 Litres
To start off, 1988 Ford Fairlane is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Simca 2 Litres. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Simca 2 Litres would be higher. At 4,089 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 505 kg more than 1977 Simca 2 Litres.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Fairlane | 1977 Simca 2 Litres | |
Make | Ford | Simca |
Model | Fairlane | 2 Litres |
Year Released | 1988 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4089 cc | 1981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2670 mm |