1998 Ford Focus vs. 1987 Ford Fairlane

To start off, 1998 Ford Focus is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,088 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Fairlane (137 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1998 Ford Focus. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 386 kg more than 1998 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1987 Ford Fairlane is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1987 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Ford Focus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1987 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Focus. (170 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Focus.

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