1989 Ford Fairlane vs. 2007 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Korando is newer by 18 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 68 more horse power than 2007 SsangYong Korando. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2007 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 225 kg more than 1989 Ford Fairlane.
Let's talk about torque, 1989 Ford Fairlane (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 SsangYong Korando. (258 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Fairlane | 2007 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Ford | SsangYong |
| Model | Fairlane | Korando |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3949 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2490 mm |
