1991 Fiat Tempra vs. 1989 Ford Fairlane

To start off, 1991 Fiat Tempra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Fairlane (186 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1991 Fiat Tempra. (64 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1991 Fiat Tempra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 330 kg more than 1991 Fiat Tempra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1989 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 1989 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Fiat Tempra, 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, 1989 Ford Fairlane (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Fiat Tempra. (119 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Fiat Tempra. 1989 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1991 Fiat Tempra has manual transmission. 1991 Fiat Tempra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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