1994 Ford Fairlane vs. 1982 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1994 Ford Fairlane is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Cortina 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 (205 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1982 Ford Cortina. (60 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 580 kg more than 1982 Ford Cortina. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1994 Ford Fairlane (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ford Fairlane | 1982 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Fairlane | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3983 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 63 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2590 mm |
