1988 Ford Fairlane vs. 2013 Cadillac ATS

To start off, 2013 Cadillac ATS is newer by 25 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, 2013 Cadillac ATS (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1988 Ford Fairlane. (138 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ATS should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 60 kg more than 2013 Cadillac ATS.

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, 2013 Cadillac ATS (373 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Fairlane. (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac ATS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Fairlane. 2013 Cadillac ATS 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. 2013 Cadillac ATS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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