1991 Ford Fairlane vs. 1991 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, both 1991 Ford Fairlane and 1991 Nissan 300 ZX were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Nissan 300 ZX (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1991 Ford Fairlane. (186 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 10 kg more than 1991 Nissan 300 ZX.
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 Nissan 300 ZX (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Fairlane. (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1991 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Fairlane. 1991 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1991 Nissan 300 ZX has manual transmission. 1991 Nissan 300 ZX 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 Nissan 300 ZX | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Fairlane | 300 ZX |
Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3948 cc | 2958 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 186 HP | 279 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2580 mm |