1979 Ford Fairlane vs. 1984 Subaru Justy
To start off, 1984 Subaru Justy is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Fairlane (124 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1984 Subaru Justy. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1984 Subaru Justy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 670 kg more than 1984 Subaru Justy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Ford Fairlane is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Subaru Justy, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1979 Ford Fairlane (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Subaru Justy. (80 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Subaru Justy.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Fairlane | 1984 Subaru Justy | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Fairlane | Justy |
Year Released | 1979 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 3540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2290 mm |