1994 Ford Fairlane vs. 1989 Volvo 244

To start off, 1994 Ford Fairlane is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Volvo 244. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Volvo 244 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 102 more horse power than 1989 Volvo 244. (96 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1989 Volvo 244. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 314 kg more than 1989 Volvo 244. 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 @ 3750 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Volvo 244. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Volvo 244. 1994 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1989 Volvo 244 has manual transmission. 1989 Volvo 244 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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