1982 Ford Fairlane vs. 1996 Renault Clio

To start off, 1996 Renault Clio is newer by 14 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Renault Clio (250 HP) has 125 more horse power than 1982 Ford Fairlane. (125 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Renault Clio weights approximately 250 kg more than 1982 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, 1996 Renault Clio (407 Nm) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Fairlane. (296 Nm). This means 1996 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Fairlane. 1982 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1996 Renault Clio has manual transmission. 1996 Renault Clio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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