1993 Ford Fairlane vs. 1988 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1993 Ford Fairlane is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Fairlane (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1988 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 600 kg more than 1988 Ford Sierra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1993 Ford Fairlane (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Sierra. (122 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Sierra. 1993 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1988 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1988 Ford Sierra 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 | 1988 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Fairlane | Sierra |
Year Released | 1993 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 348 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2620 mm |