1989 Ford Fairlane vs. 1972 Ford Mustang

To start off, 1989 Ford Fairlane is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Mustang (330 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1989 Ford Fairlane. (186 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 74 kg more than 1972 Ford Mustang.

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, 1972 Ford Mustang (502 Nm) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Fairlane. (338 Nm). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Fairlane. 1989 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1972 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1972 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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