1984 Ford Fairlane vs. 1981 Isuzu Gemini
To start off, 1984 Ford Fairlane is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Isuzu Gemini. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Isuzu Gemini would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Fairlane (131 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1981 Isuzu Gemini. (79 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1981 Isuzu Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 690 kg more than 1981 Isuzu Gemini. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1984 Ford Fairlane (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Isuzu Gemini. (116 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Isuzu Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Fairlane | 1981 Isuzu Gemini | |
Make | Ford | Isuzu |
Model | Fairlane | Gemini |
Year Released | 1984 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |