1996 Fiat Armadillo vs. 1988 Ford Fairlane

To start off, 1996 Fiat Armadillo is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,089 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Fairlane (138 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Armadillo. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Armadillo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 256 kg more than 1996 Fiat Armadillo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Let's talk about torque, 1988 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Armadillo. (200 Nm). This means 1988 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Armadillo. 1996 Fiat Armadillo has automatic transmission and 1988 Ford Fairlane has manual transmission. 1988 Ford Fairlane will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Fiat Armadillo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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