1991 Ford Fairlane vs. 1997 TVR Griffith
To start off, 1997 TVR Griffith is newer by 6 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 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 TVR Griffith (225 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1991 Ford Fairlane. (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 534 kg more than 1997 TVR Griffith.
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, 1997 TVR Griffith (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Fairlane. (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1997 TVR Griffith will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Fairlane. 1991 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1997 TVR Griffith has manual transmission. 1997 TVR Griffith 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 | 1997 TVR Griffith | |
Make | Ford | TVR |
Model | Fairlane | Griffith |
Year Released | 1991 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3949 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 311 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 1062 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2290 mm |