1986 McLaren MP4 vs. 1987 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1987 Ford Fairlane is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 McLaren MP4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 McLaren MP4 would be higher. At 4,088 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 McLaren MP4 (987 HP @ 11500 RPM) has 850 more horse power than 1987 Ford Fairlane. (137 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 McLaren MP4 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 1090 kg more than 1986 McLaren MP4.
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. 1987 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1986 McLaren MP4 has manual transmission. 1986 McLaren MP4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1986 McLaren MP4 | 1987 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | McLaren | Ford |
Model | MP4 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1986 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1500 cc | 4088 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 987 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 11500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1630 kg |