1978 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1986 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1986 Ford Fairlane is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 4,089 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 18 kg more than 1978 Chevrolet Impala.
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. 1978 Chevrolet Impala has automatic transmission and 1986 Ford Fairlane has manual transmission. 1986 Ford Fairlane will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Chevrolet Impala will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Chevrolet Impala | 1986 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Impala | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1978 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3790 cc | 4089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 137 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1614 kg | 1632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2950 mm |