1996 De Tomaso Bigua vs. 1993 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1996 De Tomaso Bigua is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 De Tomaso Bigua is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 De Tomaso Bigua (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1993 Ford Fairlane. (198 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 De Tomaso Bigua should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 210 kg more than 1996 De Tomaso Bigua.
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, 1996 De Tomaso Bigua (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Fairlane. (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1996 De Tomaso Bigua will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Fairlane. 1993 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1996 De Tomaso Bigua has manual transmission. 1996 De Tomaso Bigua will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 De Tomaso Bigua | 1993 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
Model | Bigua | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1996 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 348 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2930 mm |