1990 Ford Fairlane vs. 1989 Nissan Terrano
To start off, 1990 Ford Fairlane is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Terrano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Terrano would be higher. At 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Fairlane (186 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Terrano. (98 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Terrano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Terrano weights approximately 190 kg more than 1990 Ford Fairlane.
Because 1989 Nissan Terrano is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Ford Fairlane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Terrano will offer significantly more control. 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, 1990 Ford Fairlane (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Terrano. (224 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Terrano. 1990 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1989 Nissan Terrano has manual transmission. 1989 Nissan Terrano will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Fairlane | 1989 Nissan Terrano | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Fairlane | Terrano |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3948 cc | 2662 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2660 mm |
