1994 Ford Fairlane vs. 2010 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 16 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1994 Ford Fairlane. (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 460 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.
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, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder (390 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Fairlane. (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Ford Fairlane | 2010 Nissan Pathfinder | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Fairlane | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 1994 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3983 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 348 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 2070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4884 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1834 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2850 mm |