1992 Ford Fairlane vs. 2009 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 17 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. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover LR3 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1992 Ford Fairlane. (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Fairlane.
Because 2009 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Ford Fairlane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR3 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Land Rover LR3 (316 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Fairlane. (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Fairlane | 2009 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Fairlane | LR3 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3948 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
