1979 Ford Fairlane vs. 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 25 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, 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1979 Ford Fairlane. (124 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 316 kg more than 1979 Ford Fairlane. 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, 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee (312 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Fairlane. (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Fairlane | 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
Make | Ford | Jeep |
Model | Fairlane | Grand Cherokee |
Year Released | 1979 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 3960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 195 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 312 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1716 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2700 mm |