1989 Ford Fairlane vs. 2012 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2012 Lotus Evora is newer by 23 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, 2012 Lotus Evora (276 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1989 Ford Fairlane. (186 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 178 kg more than 2012 Lotus Evora.
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, 2012 Lotus Evora (349 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Fairlane. (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Lotus Evora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Fairlane. 1989 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 2012 Lotus Evora has manual transmission. 2012 Lotus Evora 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 | 2012 Lotus Evora | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Fairlane | Evora |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3949 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1382 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4341 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1222 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2576 mm |
