2005 Ford Fairlane vs. 1996 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2005 Ford Fairlane is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Fairlane (225 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1996 Nissan Laurel. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1996 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 375 kg more than 1996 Nissan Laurel. 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 Ford Fairlane (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan Laurel. (171 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Fairlane | 1996 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Fairlane | Laurel |
Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2730 mm |