1994 Ford Fairlane vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 1994 Ford Fairlane is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Fairlane (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (108 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 15 kg more than 1994 Ford Fairlane.
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, 1994 Ford Fairlane (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Ford Fairlane | 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
Model | Fairlane | Eighty-Eight |
Year Released | 1994 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3983 cc | 3790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 348 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2960 mm |