1986 Ford Fairlane vs. 1979 Nissan 260 ZX
To start off, 1986 Ford Fairlane is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Nissan 260 ZX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Nissan 260 ZX would be higher. At 4,089 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Fairlane (137 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1979 Nissan 260 ZX. (124 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan 260 ZX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 472 kg more than 1979 Nissan 260 ZX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1986 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan 260 ZX. (189 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan 260 ZX.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Fairlane | 1979 Nissan 260 ZX | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Fairlane | 260 ZX |
Year Released | 1986 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4089 cc | 2565 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 189 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2610 mm |