2002 Pontiac Vibe vs. 1983 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2002 Pontiac Vibe is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 148 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 283 kg more than 2002 Pontiac Vibe.
Because 1983 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 1983 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Pontiac Vibe, 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, 1983 Ford Fairlane (326 Nm) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Pontiac Vibe. (175 Nm). This means 1983 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Pontiac Vibe. 1983 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 2002 Pontiac Vibe has manual transmission. 2002 Pontiac Vibe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Pontiac Vibe | 1983 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Pontiac | Ford |
Model | Vibe | Fairlane |
Year Released | 2002 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1800 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 326 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1347 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1400 mm |