1978 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 1985 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1985 Ford Fairlane is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chrysler Cordoba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chrysler Cordoba would be higher. At 5,201 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chrysler Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Fairlane (137 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1978 Chrysler Cordoba. (133 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1978 Chrysler Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 190 kg more than 1985 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, 1978 Chrysler Cordoba (334 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Fairlane. (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Chrysler Cordoba | 1985 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | Cordoba | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5201 cc | 4089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2950 mm |
