1980 Ford Fairlane vs. 2012 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2012 GMC Yukon is newer by 32 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Yukon (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1980 Ford Fairlane. (124 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1169 kg more than 1980 Ford Fairlane. 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, 2012 GMC Yukon (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Fairlane. (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Fairlane | 2012 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Fairlane | Yukon |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 2573 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 5649 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1951 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3302 mm |
