1985 Ford Fairlane vs. 1984 Plymouth Caravelle
To start off, 1985 Ford Fairlane is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Plymouth Caravelle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Plymouth Caravelle would be higher. At 4,089 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Plymouth Caravelle (141 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1985 Ford Fairlane. (137 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Plymouth Caravelle should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 395 kg more than 1984 Plymouth Caravelle.
Because 1985 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 1985 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Plymouth Caravelle, 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, 1985 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Plymouth Caravelle. (228 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Plymouth Caravelle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ford Fairlane | 1984 Plymouth Caravelle | |
| Make | Ford | Plymouth |
| Model | Fairlane | Caravelle |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4089 cc | 2213 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2630 mm |
