1979 Ford Fairlane vs. 2005 Suzuki Aerio
To start off, 2005 Suzuki Aerio is newer by 26 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 29 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Aerio. (156 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Aerio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 133 kg more than 2005 Suzuki Aerio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Suzuki Aerio 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, 2005 Suzuki Aerio 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) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Aerio. (204 Nm). This means 1979 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Aerio. 1979 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 2005 Suzuki Aerio has manual transmission. 2005 Suzuki Aerio 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 | 2005 Suzuki Aerio | |
Make | Ford | Suzuki |
Model | Fairlane | Aerio |
Year Released | 1979 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4940 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 204 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1297 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2490 mm |