1995 Ford Fairlane vs. 2006 Nissan 1400
To start off, 2006 Nissan 1400 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Fairlane (206 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2006 Nissan 1400. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 5 kg more than 2006 Nissan 1400. 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, 1995 Ford Fairlane (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Fairlane | 2006 Nissan 1400 | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Fairlane | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1397 cc |
| Horse Power | 206 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2310 mm |
