1982 Ford Fairlane vs. 2009 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2009 Nissan Armada is newer by 27 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 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1982 Ford Fairlane. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Armada weights approximately 160 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, 2009 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Fairlane. (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Fairlane | 2009 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Fairlane | Armada |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3140 mm |
