2004 Ford Mustang vs. 1993 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mustang (211 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1993 Ford Fairlane. (198 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 90 kg more than 2004 Ford Mustang.
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, 1993 Ford Fairlane (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Mustang. (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Mustang. 1993 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 2004 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2004 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Mustang | 1993 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Mustang | Fairlane |
Year Released | 2004 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4009 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 348 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2930 mm |