1983 Dodge Omni vs. 1983 Ford Fairlane
To start off, both 1983 Dodge Omni and 1983 Ford Fairlane were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Fairlane (131 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1983 Dodge Omni. (62 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1983 Dodge Omni. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 650 kg more than 1983 Dodge Omni. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1983 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 1983 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Dodge Omni, 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, 1983 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Dodge Omni. (118 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Dodge Omni.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Dodge Omni | 1983 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Omni | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2950 mm |
