1986 Ford Fairlane vs. 2004 Honda Insight
To start off, 2004 Honda Insight is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Fairlane 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 70 more horse power than 2004 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 779 kg more than 2004 Honda Insight. 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, 2004 Honda Insight, 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 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Insight. (90 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Fairlane | 2004 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Fairlane | Insight |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4089 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 853 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |
