1997 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1989 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro (190 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1989 Ford Fairlane. (186 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 30 kg more than 1989 Ford Fairlane. 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, 1989 Ford Fairlane (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Chevrolet Camaro. (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Chevrolet Camaro. 1989 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1997 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Chevrolet Camaro | 1989 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Camaro | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1997 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 3949 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 186 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2930 mm |