1992 Ford Fairlane vs. 1978 Buick Century
To start off, 1992 Ford Fairlane is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Fairlane (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1978 Buick Century. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 165 kg more than 1978 Buick Century. 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, 1992 Ford Fairlane (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Century. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Fairlane | 1978 Buick Century | |
| Make | Ford | Buick |
| Model | Fairlane | Century |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3948 cc | 3788 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2760 mm |
