1994 Ford Fairlane vs. 1997 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1997 Nissan Laurel is newer by 3 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Fairlane (222 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1997 Nissan Laurel. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1997 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 240 kg more than 1997 Nissan Laurel. 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 (388 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Nissan Laurel. (182 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Nissan Laurel. 1997 Nissan Laurel 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. 1997 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Ford Fairlane | 1997 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Fairlane | Laurel |
Year Released | 1994 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2824 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 222 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2730 mm |