1989 Ford Fairlane vs. 1990 Lancia Dedra
To start off, 1990 Lancia Dedra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Fairlane 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 98 more horse power than 1990 Lancia Dedra. (88 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1990 Lancia Dedra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 390 kg more than 1990 Lancia Dedra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 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 1989 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Lancia Dedra, 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, 1989 Ford Fairlane (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Lancia Dedra. (127 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Lancia Dedra. 1989 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1990 Lancia Dedra has manual transmission. 1990 Lancia Dedra 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Fairlane | 1990 Lancia Dedra | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Fairlane | Dedra |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3949 cc | 1581 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2670 mm |
