1993 Ford Fairlane vs. 1980 Pontiac Sunbird
To start off, 1993 Ford Fairlane is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Pontiac Sunbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Pontiac Sunbird would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 365 kg more than 1980 Pontiac Sunbird.
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. 1993 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1980 Pontiac Sunbird has manual transmission. 1980 Pontiac Sunbird will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Fairlane | 1980 Pontiac Sunbird | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Fairlane | Sunbird |
Year Released | 1993 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1245 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2470 mm |