1988 Ford Fairlane vs. 1989 Lotus Carlton
To start off, 1989 Lotus Carlton 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.
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, 1989 Lotus Carlton (569 Nm) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Fairlane. (304 Nm). This means 1989 Lotus Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Fairlane | 1989 Lotus Carlton | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Fairlane | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4089 cc | 3615 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2750 mm |
