1983 Ford Fairlane vs. 2004 Vauxhall VX220
To start off, 2004 Vauxhall VX220 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Vauxhall VX220 (217 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1983 Ford Fairlane. (131 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Vauxhall VX220 should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 700 kg more than 2004 Vauxhall VX220.
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 @ 2000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Vauxhall VX220. (300 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Vauxhall VX220.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Fairlane | 2004 Vauxhall VX220 | |
| Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
| Model | Fairlane | VX220 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2340 mm |
