1988 TVR Tuscan vs. 1988 Ford Fairlane

To start off, both 1988 TVR Tuscan and 1988 Ford Fairlane were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,089 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 TVR Tuscan (225 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1988 Ford Fairlane. (138 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 706 kg more than 1988 TVR Tuscan.

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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 TVR Tuscan. (298 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 TVR Tuscan. 1988 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1988 TVR Tuscan has manual transmission. 1988 TVR Tuscan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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