1993 Ford Fairlane vs. 1993 Volvo 960
To start off, both 1993 Ford Fairlane and 1993 Volvo 960 were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 11 more horse power than 1993 Volvo 960. (187 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1993 Volvo 960. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 80 kg more than 1993 Volvo 960. 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. 1993 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1993 Volvo 960 has manual transmission. 1993 Volvo 960 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 | 1993 Volvo 960 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Fairlane | 960 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2780 mm |
