1992 Ford Fairlane vs. 2008 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2008 Tesla Roadster is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Fairlane would be higher. In terms of performance, 2008 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1992 Ford Fairlane. (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 360 kg more than 2008 Tesla Roadster.
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, 2008 Tesla Roadster (370 Nm) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Fairlane. (311 Nm). This means 2008 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Fairlane | 2008 Tesla Roadster | |
Make | Ford | Tesla |
Model | Fairlane | Roadster |
Year Released | 1992 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 311 Nm | 370 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 3947 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1128 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2352 mm |