1985 Ford Fairlane vs. 1987 Lada Samara

To start off, 1987 Lada Samara is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,089 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Fairlane (137 HP) has 63 more horse power than 1987 Lada Samara. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1987 Lada Samara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 705 kg more than 1987 Lada Samara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1987 Lada Samara, 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 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lada Samara. (119 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lada Samara.

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