2000 Ford ST 460 vs. 1980 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2000 Ford ST 460 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford ST 460 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford ST 460 (460 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 336 more horse power than 1980 Ford Fairlane. (124 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford ST 460 should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Fairlane.
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, 1980 Ford Fairlane (296 Nm) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford ST 460. (178 Nm). This means 1980 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford ST 460. 1980 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 2000 Ford ST 460 has manual transmission. 2000 Ford ST 460 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford ST 460 | 1980 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | ST 460 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 2000 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 460 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 296 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2950 mm |