1986 Ford Fairlane vs. 2011 Holden Calais

To start off, 2011 Holden Calais is newer by 25 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, 2011 Holden Calais (278 HP) has 141 more horse power than 1986 Ford Fairlane. (137 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Holden Calais should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Fairlane.

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, 2011 Holden Calais (350 Nm) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Fairlane. (304 Nm). This means 2011 Holden Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Fairlane. 2011 Holden Calais 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. 2011 Holden Calais will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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