1984 Ford Fairlane vs. 1978 Vauxhall Royale
To start off, 1984 Ford Fairlane is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Vauxhall Royale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Vauxhall Royale would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 256 kg more than 1978 Vauxhall Royale.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Fairlane | 1978 Vauxhall Royale | |
| Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
| Model | Fairlane | Royale |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2690 mm |
