1989 Ford Fairlane vs. 1981 Buick Century
To start off, 1989 Ford Fairlane is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Fairlane (186 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1981 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 130 kg more than 1981 Buick Century. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1989 Ford Fairlane (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Buick Century. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Fairlane | 1981 Buick Century | |
| Make | Ford | Buick |
| Model | Fairlane | Century |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3949 cc | 3213 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2760 mm |
