1988 Ford Fairlane vs. 1966 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1988 Ford Fairlane is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 6,385 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Mustang (320 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1988 Ford Fairlane. (138 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 451 kg more than 1966 Ford Mustang.
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, 1988 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Mustang. (85 Nm). This means 1988 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Mustang. 1966 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 1988 Ford Fairlane has manual transmission. 1988 Ford Fairlane will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1966 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Fairlane | 1966 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Fairlane | Mustang |
Year Released | 1988 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4089 cc | 6385 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 85 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1179 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2750 mm |