1980 Ford Fairlane vs. 1985 Mitsubishi Sigma
To start off, 1985 Mitsubishi Sigma is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Fairlane (124 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1985 Mitsubishi Sigma. (94 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1985 Mitsubishi Sigma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 334 kg more than 1985 Mitsubishi Sigma. 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, 1980 Ford Fairlane (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mitsubishi Sigma. (152 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mitsubishi Sigma. 1980 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1985 Mitsubishi Sigma has manual transmission. 1985 Mitsubishi Sigma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Fairlane | 1985 Mitsubishi Sigma | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Fairlane | Sigma |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2520 mm |
