2006 Ford Mustang vs. 1984 Ford Fairlane

To start off, 2006 Ford Mustang is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 386 kg more than 2006 Ford Mustang.

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 Ford Mustang (868 Nm) has 563 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Fairlane. (305 Nm). This means 2006 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Fairlane. 1984 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2006 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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