1986 Ford Fairlane vs. 2012 Kia Carnival

To start off, 2012 Kia Carnival is newer by 26 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, 2012 Kia Carnival (186 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1986 Ford Fairlane. (137 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Carnival should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Carnival weights approximately 392 kg more than 1986 Ford Fairlane. 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, 2012 Kia Carnival, 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 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Carnival. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Carnival.

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