1982 Ford Fairlane vs. 2013 Honda Crosstour
To start off, 2013 Honda Crosstour 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Crosstour (274 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1982 Ford Fairlane. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Crosstour should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Crosstour weights approximately 445 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.
Because 2013 Honda Crosstour is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Ford Fairlane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda Crosstour will offer significantly more control. 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 Honda Crosstour (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Fairlane. (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Crosstour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Fairlane | 2013 Honda Crosstour | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Fairlane | Crosstour |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 274 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1898 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2797 mm |
