1983 Ford Fairlane vs. 1990 Skoda L
To start off, 1990 Skoda L is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford Fairlane would be higher. 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 74 more horse power than 1990 Skoda L. (57 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1990 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 745 kg more than 1990 Skoda L. 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, 1983 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Skoda L. (90 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Skoda L. 1983 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1990 Skoda L has manual transmission. 1990 Skoda L will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Fairlane | 1990 Skoda L | |
| Make | Ford | Skoda |
| Model | Fairlane | L |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |
