1983 Ford Fairlane vs. 2006 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2006 Nissan Quest is newer by 23 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, 2006 Nissan Quest (241 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1983 Ford Fairlane. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 90 kg more than 2006 Nissan Quest.
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, 2006 Nissan Quest (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Fairlane. (326 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Fairlane | 2006 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Fairlane | Quest |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 241 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3160 mm |
