2001 Fiat Punto vs. 1980 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2001 Fiat Punto is newer by 21 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Fairlane (124 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Punto. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 544 kg more than 2001 Fiat Punto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Ford Fairlane is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Fiat Punto, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 @ 1800 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Punto. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Punto. 1980 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 2001 Fiat Punto has manual transmission. 2001 Fiat Punto 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:
| 2001 Fiat Punto | 1980 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Punto | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1404 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2950 mm |
