1994 Ford Fairlane vs. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1994 Ford Fairlane is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,740 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1994 Ford Fairlane. (222 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 82 kg more than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (502 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Fairlane. (388 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Fairlane. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1994 Ford Fairlane has manual transmission. 1994 Ford Fairlane will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Ford Fairlane | 1988 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
Model | Fairlane | Corvette |
Year Released | 1994 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5740 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 222 HP | 380 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 502 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1588 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2580 mm |