1989 Eagle Summit vs. 1990 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1990 Ford Fairlane is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Eagle Summit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Eagle Summit would be higher. At 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Fairlane (186 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1989 Eagle Summit. (111 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1989 Eagle Summit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 485 kg more than 1989 Eagle Summit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 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 1990 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Eagle Summit, 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, 1990 Ford Fairlane (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Eagle Summit. (134 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Eagle Summit.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Eagle Summit | 1990 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Eagle | Ford |
Model | Summit | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1989 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 3948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 186 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2930 mm |