1990 Ford Fairlane vs. 2008 Ford Focus

To start off, 2008 Ford Focus is newer by 18 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 45 more horse power than 2008 Ford Focus. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 448 kg more than 2008 Ford Focus. 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, 2008 Ford Focus, 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 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus. (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Focus. 1990 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Focus 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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