1994 Ford Fairlane vs. 2011 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2011 Tesla Roadster is newer by 17 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. In terms of performance, 2011 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1994 Ford Fairlane. (222 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 435 kg more than 2011 Tesla Roadster.
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, 2011 Tesla Roadster (400 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Fairlane. (388 Nm). This means 2011 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ford Fairlane | 2011 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | Ford | Tesla |
| Model | Fairlane | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 222 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2352 mm |
