1993 Ford Fairlane vs. 1994 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1994 Nissan Sunny is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Fairlane 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 80 more horse power than 1994 Nissan Sunny. (118 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1994 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 554 kg more than 1994 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 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 1993 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Nissan Sunny, 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, 1993 Ford Fairlane (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Nissan Sunny. (148 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Nissan Sunny. 1993 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1994 Nissan Sunny has manual transmission. 1994 Nissan Sunny 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 | 1994 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Fairlane | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1994 |
| 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 | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 348 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2540 mm |
