1983 Ford Fairlane vs. 2001 Nissan HyperMini
To start off, 2001 Nissan HyperMini is newer by 18 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 345 kg more than 2001 Nissan HyperMini.
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) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Nissan HyperMini. (130 Nm). This means 1983 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Nissan HyperMini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Fairlane | 2001 Nissan HyperMini | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Fairlane | HyperMini |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 2988 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 2670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 1900 mm |
