1990 Ford Fairlane vs. 1997 Volkswagen W12
To start off, 1997 Volkswagen W12 is newer by 7 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 5,600 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 Volkswagen W12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Volkswagen W12 (420 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1990 Ford Fairlane. (186 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Volkswagen W12 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 355 kg more than 1997 Volkswagen W12.
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, 1997 Volkswagen W12 (719 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Fairlane. (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Volkswagen W12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Fairlane | 1997 Volkswagen W12 | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Fairlane | W12 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3948 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 719 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2550 mm |
