1988 Ford Fairlane vs. 1991 Nissan Pulsar
To start off, 1991 Nissan Pulsar 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, 1991 Nissan Pulsar (141 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1988 Ford Fairlane. (138 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Nissan Pulsar should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 480 kg more than 1991 Nissan Pulsar.
Because 1988 Ford Fairlane is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1988 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Nissan Pulsar, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Nissan Pulsar. (179 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Nissan Pulsar. 1991 Nissan Pulsar 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. 1991 Nissan Pulsar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Fairlane | 1991 Nissan Pulsar | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Fairlane | Pulsar |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4089 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2440 mm |
