1990 Ford Fairlane vs. 1999 Nissan Z
To start off, 1999 Nissan Z is newer by 9 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, 1999 Nissan Z (197 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1990 Ford Fairlane. (186 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan Z should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Fairlane.
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 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Nissan Z. (245 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Nissan Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Fairlane | 1999 Nissan Z | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Fairlane | Z |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3948 cc | 2389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2450 mm |
