1989 Ford Fairlane vs. 1965 Steyr 650T
To start off, 1989 Ford Fairlane is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Steyr 650T. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Steyr 650T would be higher. At 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Fairlane (186 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1965 Steyr 650T. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1965 Steyr 650T. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 1060 kg more than 1965 Steyr 650T. 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, 1989 Ford Fairlane (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Steyr 650T. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Steyr 650T. 1989 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1965 Steyr 650T has manual transmission. 1965 Steyr 650T will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Fairlane | 1965 Steyr 650T | |
Make | Ford | Steyr |
Model | Fairlane | 650T |
Year Released | 1989 | 1965 |
Engine Size | 3949 cc | 643 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 186 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 2970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 1850 mm |