1986 Audi 90 vs. 1981 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1986 Audi 90 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Fairlane (124 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1986 Audi 90. (114 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1986 Audi 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 350 kg more than 1986 Audi 90. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Ford Fairlane (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Audi 90. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Audi 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Audi 90 | 1981 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | 90 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2950 mm |
