1990 Ford Fairlane vs. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 23 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban (316 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1990 Ford Fairlane. (186 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1018 kg more than 1990 Ford Fairlane. 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, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Fairlane. (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Fairlane | 2013 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
| Model | Fairlane | Suburban |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3948 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 2573 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5649 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1951 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3302 mm |
