1983 Ford Fairlane vs. 1994 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1994 Ford Fairlane is newer by 11 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Fairlane (222 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1983 Ford Fairlane. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 40 kg more than 1983 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, 1994 Ford Fairlane (388 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Fairlane. (326 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Ford Fairlane | 1994 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Fairlane | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1983 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 222 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 326 Nm | 388 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2930 mm |