1994 Ford Fairlane vs. 1983 TVR 350i

To start off, 1994 Ford Fairlane is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 TVR 350i. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 TVR 350i 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 1 more horse power than 1983 TVR 350i. (197 HP @ 5280 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1983 TVR 350i. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 447 kg more than 1983 TVR 350i. 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 (348 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 TVR 350i. (298 Nm). This means 1994 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 TVR 350i. 1994 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1983 TVR 350i has manual transmission. 1983 TVR 350i will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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