1994 Ford Fairlane vs. 1995 Pontiac Sunfire

To start off, 1995 Pontiac Sunfire is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Ford Fairlane 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 50 more horse power than 1995 Pontiac Sunfire. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1995 Pontiac Sunfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Sunfire weights approximately 71 kg more than 1994 Ford Fairlane.

Because 1994 Ford Fairlane is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1994 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Pontiac Sunfire, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Pontiac Sunfire. (176 Nm). This means 1994 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Pontiac Sunfire. 1994 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1995 Pontiac Sunfire has manual transmission. 1995 Pontiac Sunfire 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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