1974 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1989 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1989 Ford Fairlane is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Fairlane (186 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1974 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1974 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 155 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Ford Fairlane (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Chevrolet Impala. (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Chevrolet Impala. 1989 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1974 Chevrolet Impala has manual transmission. 1974 Chevrolet Impala 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:
1974 Chevrolet Impala | 1989 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Impala | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1974 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 3949 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 186 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 256 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2930 mm |