1988 Ford Fairlane vs. 1991 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1991 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 3 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, both vehicles can yield 138 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 20 kg more than 1991 Ford Thunderbird.
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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Thunderbird. (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Fairlane | 1991 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Fairlane | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4089 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 291 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2880 mm |
