1985 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1993 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1993 Ford Fairlane is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 125 kg more than 1993 Ford Fairlane.
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, 1993 Ford Fairlane (348 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. (346 Nm). This means 1993 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Chevrolet Caprice | 1993 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Caprice | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1985 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5001 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 198 HP |
Torque | 346 Nm | 348 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2930 mm |