1991 Ford Fairlane vs. 1989 Honda Accord
To start off, 1991 Ford Fairlane is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Accord 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 66 more horse power than 1989 Honda Accord. (120 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 440 kg more than 1989 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1991 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 1991 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Honda Accord, 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, 1991 Ford Fairlane (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Accord. (169 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Accord. 1991 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1989 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 1989 Honda Accord 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 | 1989 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Fairlane | Accord |
Year Released | 1991 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3948 cc | 1955 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 186 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1155 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2610 mm |