1995 Ford Scorpio vs. 1983 Ford Fairlane

To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Fairlane (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1995 Ford Scorpio. (114 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 23 kg more than 1995 Ford Scorpio. 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, 1983 Ford Fairlane (326 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Scorpio. (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Scorpio.

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