1994 Ford Fairlane vs. 2001 Lotec Sirius
To start off, 2001 Lotec Sirius is newer by 7 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 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Lotec Sirius is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lotec Sirius (1,185 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 987 more horse power than 1994 Ford Fairlane. (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lotec Sirius should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 330 kg more than 2001 Lotec Sirius.
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, 2001 Lotec Sirius (1,346 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 998 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Fairlane. (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2001 Lotec Sirius will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Fairlane. 1994 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 2001 Lotec Sirius has manual transmission. 2001 Lotec Sirius 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ford Fairlane | 2001 Lotec Sirius | |
| Make | Ford | Lotec |
| Model | Fairlane | Sirius |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3983 cc | 5987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 1185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 348 Nm | 1346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1130 mm |
