1988 Ford Fairlane vs. 1994 TVR Chimaera
To start off, 1994 TVR Chimaera is newer by 6 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 4,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 TVR Chimaera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 TVR Chimaera (305 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1988 Ford Fairlane. (138 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 TVR Chimaera should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 570 kg more than 1994 TVR Chimaera.
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, 1994 TVR Chimaera (498 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Fairlane. (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1994 TVR Chimaera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Fairlane | 1994 TVR Chimaera | |
| Make | Ford | TVR |
| Model | Fairlane | Chimaera |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4089 cc | 4997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2290 mm |
