1979 Ford Fairlane vs. 1998 Nissan Stagea
To start off, 1998 Nissan Stagea is newer by 19 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 56 more horse power than 1998 Nissan Stagea. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan Stagea.
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 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Stagea. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Stagea.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Fairlane | 1998 Nissan Stagea | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Fairlane | Stagea |
Year Released | 1979 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4940 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2730 mm |