1997 Ford Mustang vs. 1982 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1997 Ford Mustang is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 464 kg more than 1997 Ford Mustang.
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, 1997 Ford Mustang (678 Nm) has 382 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Fairlane. (296 Nm). This means 1997 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Fairlane. 1982 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1997 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1997 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Mustang | 1982 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Mustang | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 125 HP |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2950 mm |
