2001 Citroen Osee vs. 1988 Ford Fairlane

To start off, 2001 Citroen Osee is newer by 13 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, 2001 Citroen Osee (191 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1988 Ford Fairlane. (138 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Citroen Osee should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Fairlane.

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, 1988 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen Osee. (272 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen Osee. 2001 Citroen Osee 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. 2001 Citroen Osee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Citroen Osee 1988 Ford Fairlane
Make Citroen Ford
Model Osee Fairlane
Year Released 2001 1988
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2946 cc 4089 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 191 HP 138 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 3750 RPM
Torque 272 Nm 304 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Length 4160 mm 5020 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1870 mm
Vehicle Height 1160 mm 1370 mm


 

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