1981 Austin Maxi vs. 1990 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1990 Ford Fairlane is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Austin Maxi. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Austin Maxi would be higher. At 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Fairlane (186 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1981 Austin Maxi. (91 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1981 Austin Maxi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 570 kg more than 1981 Austin Maxi. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 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 1990 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Austin Maxi, 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, 1990 Ford Fairlane (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Austin Maxi. (141 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Austin Maxi. 1990 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1981 Austin Maxi has manual transmission. 1981 Austin Maxi will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Austin Maxi | 1990 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Maxi | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1981 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1747 cc | 3948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 186 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 1555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2930 mm |