1979 Ford Fairlane vs. 2012 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2012 Ford Mondeo is newer by 33 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 72 more horse power than 2012 Ford Mondeo. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 54 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, 2012 Ford Mondeo, 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 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Mondeo. (280 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Fairlane | 2012 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Fairlane | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4940 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1484 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2760 mm |
