1978 Ford Mustang vs. 1983 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1983 Ford Fairlane is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Fairlane (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1978 Ford Mustang. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 340 kg more than 1978 Ford Mustang. 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, 1978 Ford Mustang (339 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Fairlane. (326 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Mustang | 1983 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Mustang | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1978 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2950 mm |