1994 Ford Fairlane vs. 2009 Mitsubishi Raider
To start off, 2009 Mitsubishi Raider is newer by 15 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, 2009 Mitsubishi Raider (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1994 Ford Fairlane. (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mitsubishi Raider should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 70 kg more than 2009 Mitsubishi Raider.
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 (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mitsubishi Raider. (319 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mitsubishi Raider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ford Fairlane | 2009 Mitsubishi Raider | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Fairlane | Raider |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3983 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 348 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3340 mm |
