1982 Ford Fairlane vs. 1990 Jaguar Kensington
To start off, 1990 Jaguar Kensington is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar Kensington is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar Kensington (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1982 Ford Fairlane. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar Kensington should accelerate faster than 1982 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. Let's talk about torque, 1990 Jaguar Kensington (433 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Fairlane. (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar Kensington will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Fairlane | 1990 Jaguar Kensington | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Fairlane | Kensington |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 5344 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 433 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2870 mm |
