1993 Ford Fairlane vs. 2012 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2012 Honda Jazz is newer by 19 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 99 more horse power than 2012 Honda Jazz. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 563 kg more than 2012 Honda Jazz. 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, 2012 Honda Jazz, 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 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Jazz. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Ford Fairlane | 2012 Honda Jazz | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Fairlane | Jazz |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 348 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1047 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2500 mm |
