1994 Acura Integra vs. 1979 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1994 Acura Integra is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Acura Integra (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1979 Ford Fairlane. (124 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Acura Integra should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 230 kg more than 1994 Acura Integra.
Because 1979 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 1979 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Acura Integra, 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, 1979 Ford Fairlane (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Acura Integra. (172 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Acura Integra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Acura Integra | 1979 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Acura | Ford |
| Model | Integra | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1797 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2950 mm |
