1994 Ford Fairlane vs. 1997 TVR Chimaera
To start off, 1997 TVR Chimaera 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, 1997 TVR Chimaera (225 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1994 Ford Fairlane. (222 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 TVR Chimaera should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 645 kg more than 1997 TVR Chimaera.
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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 TVR Chimaera. (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 TVR Chimaera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ford Fairlane | 1997 TVR Chimaera | |
| Make | Ford | TVR |
| Model | Fairlane | Chimaera |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 222 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2290 mm |
