1990 Ford Fairlane vs. 1994 Holden Nova

To start off, 1994 Holden Nova is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Fairlane 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 72 more horse power than 1994 Holden Nova. (114 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1994 Holden Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 425 kg more than 1994 Holden Nova. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1990 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 1990 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Holden Nova, 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, 1990 Ford Fairlane (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Holden Nova. (155 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Holden Nova. 1990 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1994 Holden Nova has manual transmission. 1994 Holden Nova 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.

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