1984 Ford Fairlane vs. 2012 Audi A6
To start off, 2012 Audi A6 is newer by 28 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, 2012 Audi A6 (310 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1984 Ford Fairlane. (131 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A6 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1984 Ford Fairlane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Audi A6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Ford Fairlane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A6 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Audi A6 (440 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Fairlane. (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Fairlane | 2012 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Ford | Audi |
| Model | Fairlane | A6 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4925 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2913 mm |
