1977 AMC Matador vs. 1984 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1984 Ford Fairlane is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 AMC Matador. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 AMC Matador would be higher. At 4,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Fairlane (131 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1977 AMC Matador. (120 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1977 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 AMC Matador weights approximately 231 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Ford Fairlane (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 AMC Matador. (298 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 AMC Matador.
Compare all specifications:
1977 AMC Matador | 1984 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | AMC | Ford |
Model | Matador | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1977 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4982 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1861 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2950 mm |