1981 Ford Fairlane vs. 1980 Pontiac Lemans
To start off, 1981 Ford Fairlane is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Pontiac Lemans. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Pontiac Lemans would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Pontiac Lemans weights approximately 60 kg more than 1981 Ford Fairlane.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Fairlane | 1980 Pontiac Lemans | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Fairlane | Lemans |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 3790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2760 mm |
