1979 Ford Fairlane vs. 2009 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2009 Nissan Altima is newer by 30 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 12 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Altima. (173 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Altima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Altima weights approximately 12 kg more than 1979 Ford Fairlane.
Because 1979 Ford Fairlane is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Altima, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Altima. (181 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Fairlane | 2009 Nissan Altima | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Fairlane | Altima |
Year Released | 1979 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4940 cc | 2501 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1442 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2780 mm |