1986 Citroen Aventure vs. 1988 Ford Fairlane

To start off, 1988 Ford Fairlane is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Citroen Aventure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Citroen Aventure would be higher. At 4,089 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Fairlane (138 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1986 Citroen Aventure. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1986 Citroen Aventure.

Because 1988 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 1988 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Citroen Aventure, 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, 1988 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Citroen Aventure. (120 Nm). This means 1988 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Citroen Aventure. 1988 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1986 Citroen Aventure has manual transmission. 1986 Citroen Aventure will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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