1978 AMC Pacer vs. 1992 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1992 Ford Fairlane is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 AMC Pacer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 AMC Pacer would be higher. At 4,228 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 AMC Pacer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Fairlane (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1978 AMC Pacer. (110 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1978 AMC Pacer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 227 kg more than 1978 AMC Pacer. 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, 1992 Ford Fairlane (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 AMC Pacer. (265 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 AMC Pacer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 AMC Pacer | 1992 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | AMC | Ford |
| Model | Pacer | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4228 cc | 3948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1368 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2930 mm |
