2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 1992 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (292 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1992 Ford Fairlane. (161 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer weights approximately 155 kg more than 1992 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, 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Fairlane. (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 1992 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | TrailBlazer | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 3948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2930 mm |
