1984 Ford Fairlane vs. 1998 Plymouth Pronto Spyder
To start off, 1998 Plymouth Pronto Spyder is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Fairlane 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 316 kg more than 1998 Plymouth Pronto Spyder.
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. 1984 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1998 Plymouth Pronto Spyder has manual transmission. 1998 Plymouth Pronto Spyder will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Fairlane | 1998 Plymouth Pronto Spyder | |
| Make | Ford | Plymouth |
| Model | Fairlane | Pronto Spyder |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1314 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2750 mm |
