1983 Ford Fairlane vs. 2004 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2004 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 21 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, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1983 Ford Fairlane. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 100 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.
Because 2004 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Ford Fairlane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred will offer significantly more control. 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 (326 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. 2004 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 1983 Ford Fairlane has manual transmission. 1983 Ford Fairlane will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Fairlane | 2004 Ford Five Hundred | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Fairlane | Five Hundred |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2760 mm |
