1988 Ford Fairlane vs. 2000 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2000 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 12 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 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 652 more horse power than 1988 Ford Fairlane. (138 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 630 kg more than 2000 TVR Speed 12.
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, 2000 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 577 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Fairlane. (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Fairlane | 2000 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Ford | TVR |
| Model | Fairlane | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4089 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2570 mm |
