1986 Ford Fairlane vs. 1981 Honda Ballade
To start off, 1986 Ford Fairlane is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Honda Ballade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Honda Ballade 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) has 70 more horse power than 1981 Honda Ballade. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1981 Honda Ballade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 847 kg more than 1981 Honda Ballade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 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 1986 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Honda Ballade, 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, 1986 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Honda Ballade. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Honda Ballade. 1981 Honda Ballade has automatic transmission and 1986 Ford Fairlane has manual transmission. 1986 Ford Fairlane will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Honda Ballade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Fairlane | 1981 Honda Ballade | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Fairlane | Ballade |
Year Released | 1986 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4089 cc | 1334 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 304 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2330 mm |