1990 Fiat Tempra vs. 1991 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1991 Ford Fairlane is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Fiat Tempra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Fiat Tempra would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Fairlane (221 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1990 Fiat Tempra. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1990 Fiat Tempra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 624 kg more than 1990 Fiat Tempra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1991 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 1991 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Fiat Tempra, 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, 1991 Ford Fairlane (388 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat Tempra. (135 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Fiat Tempra. 1991 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1990 Fiat Tempra has manual transmission. 1990 Fiat Tempra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Fiat Tempra | 1991 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Tempra | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1990 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1581 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 388 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 1656 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2930 mm |