1989 Ford Fairlane vs. 1989 Volvo 740

To start off, both 1989 Ford Fairlane and 1989 Volvo 740 were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Fairlane (186 HP) has 31 more horse power than 1989 Volvo 740. (155 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1989 Volvo 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 188 kg more than 1989 Volvo 740. 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) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Volvo 740. (203 Nm). This means 1989 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Volvo 740. 1989 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1989 Volvo 740 has manual transmission. 1989 Volvo 740 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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