1991 Ford Fairlane vs. 2000 Ford Ranger

To start off, 2000 Ford Ranger is newer by 9 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 86 more horse power than 2000 Ford Ranger. (135 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 358 kg more than 2000 Ford Ranger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Ranger. (250 Nm). This means 1991 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Ranger. 1991 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 2000 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2000 Ford Ranger 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.

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