1992 Ford Fairlane vs. 2010 Nissan Rogue
To start off, 2010 Nissan Rogue is newer by 18 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 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Rogue (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1992 Ford Fairlane. (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Rogue should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 107 kg more than 2010 Nissan Rogue.
Because 1992 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 1992 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Rogue, 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, 1992 Ford Fairlane (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Rogue. (237 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Rogue.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Fairlane | 2010 Nissan Rogue | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Fairlane | Rogue |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3948 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1488 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4646 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1659 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2690 mm |
