2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1981 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 125 kg more than 1981 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, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Fairlane. (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 1981 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Lumina | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 124 HP |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2950 mm |
