1979 Ford Fairlane vs. 1984 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, 1984 Suzuki Jimny 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 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Fairlane (185 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1984 Suzuki Jimny. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1984 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 740 kg more than 1984 Suzuki Jimny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Suzuki Jimny is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Ford Fairlane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Suzuki Jimny will offer significantly more control. 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 (344 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Suzuki Jimny. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Suzuki Jimny. 1979 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1984 Suzuki Jimny has manual transmission. 1984 Suzuki Jimny will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Fairlane | 1984 Suzuki Jimny | |
Make | Ford | Suzuki |
Model | Fairlane | Jimny |
Year Released | 1979 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4940 cc | 539 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 3200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2040 mm |