1984 Ford Fairlane vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse

To start off, 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse is newer by 21 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. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse (210 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1984 Ford Fairlane. (131 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 118 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse.

Because 1984 Ford Fairlane is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (278 Nm). This means 1984 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse.

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