1991 Ford Fairlane vs. 1991 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, both 1991 Ford Fairlane and 1991 Jeep Cherokee were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Fairlane (221 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1991 Jeep Cherokee. (181 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1991 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 96 kg more than 1991 Jeep Cherokee. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1991 Jeep Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1991 Ford Fairlane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Jeep Cherokee will offer significantly more control. 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 (388 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Jeep Cherokee. (301 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Jeep Cherokee. 1991 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1991 Jeep Cherokee has manual transmission. 1991 Jeep Cherokee 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 | 1991 Jeep Cherokee | |
| Make | Ford | Jeep |
| Model | Fairlane | Cherokee |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 98.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 86.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2580 mm |
