1982 Ford Fairlane vs. 2013 Ford F-150
To start off, 2013 Ford F-150 is newer by 31 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford F-150 (355 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1982 Ford Fairlane. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford F-150 weights approximately 945 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, 2013 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Fairlane. (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2013 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Fairlane | 2013 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Fairlane | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 2345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 5888 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2464 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3683 mm |
