Speaking of landings, the Airbus is much easier to land smoothly and, for pilots, it goes a long way to stroke our already-inflated egos. If you can consistently grease a 737NG landing, you're a better pilot than most.
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The Airbus feels slightly more stable due to its advanced flight computers but it is a pain in the neck to land in strong winds (especially crosswinds and wind shears). The 737 also feels more lively and powerful. Since the controls are hydraulic, you can really feel the true forces of flight on the yoke.
While the B737 family is renowned for its robust performance and reliability, the A320 family excels in terms of passenger capacity, fuel efficiency, and advanced technologies. Ultimately, the choice between the two aircraft families depends on an airline's specific requirements, routes, and operational preferences.
Ryanair has a reputation for hard landings and they are actually known for their rough approach style. This is because they try to get as close to the runway as possible and come in faster than most other airlines. This helps them save fuel and reduce their approach time.
The most fatalities in any aviation accident in history occurred during 1977 in the Tenerife airport disaster, when 583 people were killed when two Boeing 747s collided on a runway.
According to the ASN Aviation Safety Database, Ryanair has never had a fatal accident or incident and only has a single hull loss on record. This came following multiple bird strikes going around in Rome in the year 2008.
The first benefit of the Airbus A320 is its performance capabilities. The A320 has a maximum range of 4,000 nautical miles and a maximum speed of Mach 0.82, making it capable of flying long-haul routes with ease.