1998 Ford Scorpio vs. 1985 Ford Fairlane

To start off, 1998 Ford Scorpio is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,089 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Fairlane (137 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1998 Ford Scorpio. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 400 kg more than 1998 Ford Scorpio. 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, 1985 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Scorpio. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Scorpio.

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