1981 Ford Fairlane vs. 1995 Renault Laguna
To start off, 1995 Renault Laguna is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Fairlane (124 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1995 Renault Laguna. (97 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1995 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Renault Laguna weights approximately 60 kg more than 1981 Ford Fairlane.
Because 1981 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 1981 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Renault Laguna, 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, 1981 Ford Fairlane (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Renault Laguna. (200 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Fairlane | 1995 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Fairlane | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2750 mm |
