1990 Ford Fairlane vs. 1998 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1998 Ford Scorpio is newer by 8 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 68 more horse power than 1998 Ford Scorpio. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 325 kg more than 1998 Ford Scorpio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1990 Ford Fairlane (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Scorpio. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Fairlane | 1998 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Fairlane | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1990 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3948 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 186 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |