1991 Ford Fairlane vs. 1998 Honda SSM
To start off, 1998 Honda SSM is newer by 7 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.
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 Ford Fairlane (388 Nm) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda SSM. (286 Nm). This means 1991 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda SSM. 1991 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1998 Honda SSM has manual transmission. 1998 Honda SSM 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 | 1998 Honda SSM | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Fairlane | SSM |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1999 cc |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2580 mm |
