1989 Ford Fairlane vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1989 Ford Fairlane is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Laurel 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 90 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (96 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 432 kg more than 1981 Nissan Laurel. 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 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Fairlane | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Fairlane | Laurel |
Year Released | 1989 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3949 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 186 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1128 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2410 mm |