1994 Ford Fairlane vs. 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, 1994 Ford Fairlane is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Fairlane (222 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (52 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 810 kg more than 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. 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.
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1994 Ford Fairlane | 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Fairlane | Karmann-Ghia |
Year Released | 1994 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 222 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2430 mm |