1982 Ford Fairlane vs. 2007 Hyundai Tiburon

To start off, 2007 Hyundai Tiburon is newer by 25 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, 2007 Hyundai Tiburon (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1982 Ford Fairlane. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Tiburon should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Fairlane.

Because 1982 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 1982 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Tiburon, 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, 1982 Ford Fairlane (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Tiburon. (245 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Tiburon. 1982 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 2007 Hyundai Tiburon has manual transmission. 2007 Hyundai Tiburon 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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