1992 Eagle Summit vs. 1980 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1992 Eagle Summit is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Fairlane (124 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1992 Eagle Summit. (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1992 Eagle Summit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 179 kg more than 1992 Eagle Summit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 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 1980 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Eagle Summit, 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, 1980 Ford Fairlane (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Eagle Summit. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Eagle Summit.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Eagle Summit | 1980 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Eagle | Ford |
Model | Summit | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1992 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1834 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1404 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2950 mm |