1995 Ford Royale vs. 1990 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1995 Ford Royale is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Fairlane (186 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1995 Ford Royale. (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Royale.
Because 1990 Ford Fairlane is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Ford Royale, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Ford Fairlane (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Royale. (173 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Royale. 1990 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1995 Ford Royale has manual transmission. 1995 Ford Royale will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Royale | 1990 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Royale | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 3948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2930 mm |
