1994 Ford Fairlane vs. 2003 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2003 SsangYong Korando is newer by 9 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, 2003 SsangYong Korando (217 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1994 Ford Fairlane. (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 255 kg more than 1994 Ford Fairlane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Ford Fairlane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 SsangYong Korando will offer significantly more control. 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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 SsangYong Korando. (308 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ford Fairlane | 2003 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Ford | SsangYong |
| Model | Fairlane | Korando |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3983 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 348 Nm | 308 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2490 mm |
