1983 Ford Fairlane vs. 1993 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 1993 Plymouth Neon is newer by 10 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, both vehicles can yield 131 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 521 kg more than 1993 Plymouth Neon.
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, 1993 Plymouth Neon, 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 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Plymouth Neon. (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Plymouth Neon.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Ford Fairlane | 1993 Plymouth Neon | |
Make | Ford | Plymouth |
Model | Fairlane | Neon |
Year Released | 1983 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5850 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1109 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2650 mm |