1988 Ford Fairlane vs. 1989 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1989 Ford Falcon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,089 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Fairlane (138 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1989 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 210 kg more than 1989 Ford Falcon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 @ 2400 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Falcon. (236 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Fairlane | 1989 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Fairlane | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4089 cc | 3157 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2800 mm |
