2005 Buick Rainier vs. 1988 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2005 Buick Rainier is newer by 17 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 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Rainier (276 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1988 Ford Fairlane. (138 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rainier weights approximately 374 kg more than 1988 Ford Fairlane. 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, 2005 Buick Rainier (387 Nm) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Fairlane. (304 Nm). This means 2005 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Buick Rainier | 1988 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Rainier | Fairlane |
Year Released | 2005 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 4089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 304 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2950 mm |