1991 Ford Fairlane vs. 1988 Volvo 245
To start off, 1991 Ford Fairlane is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Volvo 245. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Volvo 245 would be higher. At 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Fairlane (186 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1988 Volvo 245. (96 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1988 Volvo 245.
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, 1991 Ford Fairlane (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Volvo 245. (158 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Volvo 245. 1991 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1988 Volvo 245 has manual transmission. 1988 Volvo 245 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ford Fairlane | 1988 Volvo 245 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Fairlane | 245 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3948 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2660 mm |
