1979 Ford Fairlane vs. 1989 TVR Speed Eight
To start off, 1989 TVR Speed Eight is newer by 10 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, 1989 TVR Speed Eight (225 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1979 Ford Fairlane. (185 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 TVR Speed Eight should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 310 kg more than 1989 TVR Speed Eight.
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, 1979 Ford Fairlane (344 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 TVR Speed Eight. (340 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 TVR Speed Eight. 1979 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1989 TVR Speed Eight has manual transmission. 1989 TVR Speed Eight 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 | 1989 TVR Speed Eight | |
| Make | Ford | TVR |
| Model | Fairlane | Speed Eight |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4940 cc | 3947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2470 mm |
