2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1989 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 10 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina.
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, 1989 Ford Fairlane (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 1989 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Lumina | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3949 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 186 HP |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2930 mm |
