1982 Ford Fairlane vs. 2012 Ford F-350
To start off, 2012 Ford F-350 is newer by 30 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-350 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1982 Ford Fairlane. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-350 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, 2012 Ford F-350 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Fairlane. (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Fairlane | 2012 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Fairlane | F-350 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 548 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 6269 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3967 mm |
