2005 Ford Fairlane vs. 2002 Hyundai Equus
To start off, 2005 Ford Fairlane is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Hyundai Equus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Hyundai Equus would be higher. At 4,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Hyundai Equus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Fairlane (225 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2002 Hyundai Equus. (194 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2002 Hyundai Equus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Hyundai Equus weights approximately 150 kg more than 2005 Ford Fairlane.
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) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Hyundai Equus. (271 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Hyundai Equus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Fairlane | 2002 Hyundai Equus | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | Fairlane | Equus |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 4500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2760 mm |
