1976 Nissan Laurel vs. 1994 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1994 Ford Fairlane is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Nissan Laurel 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 124 more horse power than 1976 Nissan Laurel. (98 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1976 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 550 kg more than 1976 Nissan Laurel. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1994 Ford Fairlane (388 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Nissan Laurel. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Nissan Laurel | 1994 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Nissan | Ford |
| Model | Laurel | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2930 mm |
