1993 Audi 80 vs. 1992 Ford Fairlane

To start off, 1993 Audi 80 is newer by 1 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, 1992 Ford Fairlane (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1993 Audi 80. (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1993 Audi 80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 225 kg more than 1993 Audi 80. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1993 Audi 80, 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 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Audi 80. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Audi 80. 1992 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1993 Audi 80 has manual transmission. 1993 Audi 80 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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