2001 Holden UTE vs. 1985 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2001 Holden UTE is newer by 16 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, 2001 Holden UTE (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1985 Ford Fairlane. (137 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Holden UTE should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 130 kg more than 2001 Holden UTE.
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, 2001 Holden UTE (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Fairlane. (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2001 Holden UTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Holden UTE | 1985 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Holden | Ford |
Model | UTE | Fairlane |
Year Released | 2001 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 4089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2950 mm |