1980 Ford Fairlane vs. 1990 Vauxhall Astra
To start off, 1990 Vauxhall Astra is newer by 10 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 71 more horse power than 1990 Vauxhall Astra. (53 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1990 Vauxhall Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 574 kg more than 1990 Vauxhall Astra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 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 1980 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Vauxhall Astra, 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, 1980 Ford Fairlane (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Vauxhall Astra. (84 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Vauxhall Astra. 1980 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1990 Vauxhall Astra has manual transmission. 1990 Vauxhall Astra 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 | 1990 Vauxhall Astra | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | Fairlane | Astra |
Year Released | 1980 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2530 mm |