1989 Ford Fairlane vs. 1998 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 1998 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 9 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 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 604 more horse power than 1989 Ford Fairlane. (186 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 560 kg more than 1998 TVR Speed 12.
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, 1998 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 543 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Fairlane. (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Fairlane. 1989 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1998 TVR Speed 12 has manual transmission. 1998 TVR Speed 12 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 | 1998 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Ford | TVR |
| Model | Fairlane | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3949 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2570 mm |
