1985 Ford Fairlane vs. 1997 Honda Today

To start off, 1997 Honda Today is newer by 12 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 @ 3750 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1997 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 920 kg more than 1997 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1997 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Ford Fairlane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Honda Today 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, 1985 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Today.

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