1979 Ford Mustang vs. 1988 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1988 Ford Fairlane is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,089 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Fairlane (138 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1979 Ford Mustang. (90 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 410 kg more than 1979 Ford Mustang. 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, 1988 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Mustang. (209 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Mustang | 1988 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Mustang | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1979 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 4089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2950 mm |