2005 Ford Focus vs. 1986 Ford Fairlane

To start off, 2005 Ford Focus is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,089 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Fairlane (137 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Ford Focus. (136 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 334 kg more than 2005 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1986 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 1986 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Focus, 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, 1986 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Focus. (171 Nm). This means 1986 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Focus.

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