1983 Ford Fairlane vs. 1994 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 1994 Nissan 300 ZX 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan 300 ZX (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1983 Ford Fairlane. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 45 kg more than 1994 Nissan 300 ZX.
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 Nissan 300 ZX (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Fairlane. (326 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1994 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Ford Fairlane | 1994 Nissan 300 ZX | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Fairlane | 300 ZX |
Year Released | 1983 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 279 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 326 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2580 mm |