1991 Ford Fairlane vs. 1995 Honda Accord
To start off, 1995 Honda Accord is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ford Fairlane would be higher. 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 90 more horse power than 1995 Honda Accord. (131 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 348 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 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 (388 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Accord. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Accord. 1991 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1995 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 1995 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 | 1995 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Fairlane | Accord |
Year Released | 1991 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1308 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2730 mm |